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Vintage Yaley Candle Crafting Thermometer – Wax Pouring Guide San Francisco
Viridian Eclection
$29.00
Save $4.35
Appraised value $33.35
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Condition
Excellent Vintage
Provenance
Documented
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Foam, crating & fragile handling
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A mid-century candle crafting tool designed with both function and instruction built directly into the object itself. This vintage thermometer by Yaley Enterprises, San Francisco, features an integ...
Condition
Excellent Vintage
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Era
Decor
Availability
One of a Kind — 1 Available
A mid-century candle crafting tool designed with both function and instruction built directly into the object itself. This vintage thermometer by Yaley Enterprises, San Francisco, features an integrated wax pouring guide, offering temperature references for working with different materials such as glass, wax, and plastic molds—an approach typical of an era when tools were made to educate as much as assist.
Constructed with a glass tube housed in a metal frame, the piece reflects the practical design language of mid-20th century craft tools. The printed guide remains visible, providing insight into traditional candle-making methods, while the elongated form allows for safe and accurate temperature readings when working with melted wax.
Yaley Enterprises was known for producing hobby and craft supplies during the mid-century period, particularly for candle making, which saw a rise in popularity as both a domestic craft and small-scale commercial activity. Tools like this were commonly sold through specialty supply catalogs and craft shops, bridging the gap between professional technique and home production.
Today, it functions equally well as a usable tool or as a display piece—an artifact of analog craftsmanship and hands-on production, where process and material knowledge were inseparable from the tools themselves.
Details & Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yaley Enterprises |
| Origin | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Era | c.1950s–1970s |
| Type | Candle Crafting Thermometer |
| Material | Glass tube with metal frame |
| Markings | “Wax Pouring Guide – Candle Crafting Thermometer” |
| Scale | Printed temperature guide for wax pouring applications |
| Design | Long-form thermometer for dipping into melted wax |
| Condition | Vintage condition with wear and discoloration consistent with age |
| Functionality | Untested; scale and guide remain visible |
| Use | Candle making, wax temperature measurement, collectible display |
| Notable | Integrated instructional guide printed directly on the instrument |
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
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