Early Antique Candle box Square Nail ConstructionLook what I recently found at market! This candle box is just a fabulous piece boasting square nail construction (Image 6), with rich chocolate brown patina sprinkled with nutmeg hues! See image 1 as this is the true color as shown. Do you know why candle boxes were an essential part of the homestead? Early candles were made from animal fat and tallow. Little animals could not resist this fat ingredient and would therefore eat them. It became a