Found these online for sale/sold, never heard of them. from 1800/1900.
Brothel Candles in box, prostitution, working girl, hooker. Antique Brothel Candles in box. Used in latter part of 19th century. These antique candles were used by prostitutes as a timing method to determine how long a client had with the "lady of the evening." Most burn down in about 10 minutes but the girls were known to trim a little wax off the base for particularly undesirable clients. A candle was removed from box and placed in hole in top of box and lit. Authentic antique made in Belgium after a French design and used throughout the Old West, Kansas City, and other towns. Condition is Used, very good, slight wear around edges, with 5 unused candles remaining in box..
Brothel Candles in box, prostitution, working girl, hooker. Antique Brothel Candles in box. Used in latter part of 19th century. These antique candles were used by prostitutes as a timing method to determine how long a client had with the "lady of the evening." Most burn down in about 10 minutes but the girls were known to trim a little wax off the base for particularly undesirable clients. A candle was removed from box and placed in hole in top of box and lit. Authentic antique made in Belgium after a French design and used throughout the Old West, Kansas City, and other towns. Condition is Used, very good, slight wear around edges, with 5 unused candles remaining in box..
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