These beeswax candles are made from vintage bottles uncovered along the Mullica River in Southern New Jersey.
Mudlarking is the act of searching riverbanks, shorelines, or other muddy areas for lost or discarded objects of historical, cultural, or personal value. Traditionally, it referred to impoverished individuals in 18th and 19th-century England, who scavenged for items to sell. Today, mudlarking is a popular hobby and form of amateur archaeology, where enthusiasts use careful searching, research, and sometimes metal detectors to uncover artifacts like old coins, pottery, bottles, and relics from past centuries.
Styles:
- Short Hazel Atlas Glass Co. Rope Spice - Produced food storage and canning jars from the early 1900s to 1964. This design was most likely used as a spice jar. 3” tall, 1.5” wide, 3 ounces - burn time 10 hour
- Bromo-Seltzer - A distinctive cobalt blue bottle that was manufactured by the Maryland Glass Corporation. It was used for the popular over-the-counter headache and upset stomach remedy, produced by the Emerson Drug Co in Baltimore, MD starting in the late 19th century. 3.4 ounces - burn time 16-20 hours
- Syrup/Honey - Manufacturer unknown, but likely used for bottling syrup or honey. 2.5” tall, 2” wide, 6.7 ounces - burn time 30 hours
- Tall Hazel Atlas Glass Co. - Produced food storage and canning jars from the early 1900s to 1964. This design features a paneled body and a threaded neck. 5.5" tall, 1.5" wide, 7.7 ounces - burn time 60 hours +
