Vintage beeswax heart German wax taper Wachsstock

45,00€
45,00€
VAT is not collected (§19 UStG)
Delivery within Germany: 3-4 days
Delivery outside EU: customs duties and import taxes may apply in addition to the price.
Rare German religious wax taper called "Wachsstock", shaped like a heart and decorated with wax flowers.
Entirely hand made with a long thin strand of beeswax.
This one is unusual large and in very good vintage condition, only a small piece of wax is missing on the back, see photo.
Bavaria, Germany, 1950s.

This type of candle is typical of southern Germany and was intended as a votive offering. The German name is "Wachsstock", originally it was used for illumination in dark churches, but in 19th century it became a beloved religious souvenir and gift.

Size (approximate):
height 12,5 | in 4.9
width 12,5 | in 4.9
depth cm 3,5 | in 1.3

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