Set of luxury beeswax candles - Rathbornes 1488

Old recipes combined with centuries of tradition in crafting exclusive scented candles are the hallmark of Rathbornes 1488. We are pleased to present this extraordinary manufactory to you.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

We strive to ensure that each candle is of the highest quality. This means focusing on every detail so that the candles, which look, burn, and smell, are truly wonderful. Developing our fragrances took eighteen months, with hundreds of hours dedicated to mixing, pouring, and testing. All to achieve the perfect balance of wax and scent distribution for each candle size, combined with the optimal thickness of various wicks, to ensure the highest quality burn.

IRISH-MADE

Our candles are produced at our Dublin headquarters since 1488. They are still hand-poured as they were centuries ago, blending tradition with modernity. We are committed to manufacturing in Ireland and maintain the status of the oldest brand in Ireland.

HONORING PEOPLE

People are at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to uphold the highest ethical standards and honor our relationships with customers, wholesalers, and employees. Every aspect of our candles carries a touch of luxury, from special beeswax blended with our traditional mineral wax. We work diligently on the details so that all you need to do is light the wick and enjoy the fragrance.
We are the oldest candle brand in the world. Over the centuries, we pioneered new candle-making techniques at our Dublin factory, and we still reside in this city. Our candles are woven into Irish communities, providing light for homes and streets for over 500 years.

HISTORY

It all began on Wynetavern Street, Dublin, where John G Rathborne founded our manufactory. He moved from Chester in England to start a new career in candle making. Candles have been an integral part of people's lives since the 1530s. Joseph’s candles became a key supplier for the city. Our products ensured that Dublin and Irish seas remained safe at night, as they were used to light homes, streets, and lighthouses for residents and visitors from across the ocean.

INNOVATION AND TRADITION

With over 500 years of experience, we develop our candles along with the appropriate techniques and materials. During the Industrial Revolution, we moved away from animal tallow to develop new wax formulas using beeswax and stearic acid. This new blend provided cleaner, slower burning, while preserving our artisanal methods, such as handcrafting all our candles.

“BEYOND THE PALE” COLLECTION

To celebrate being the oldest candle-making company in the world and five centuries of handcrafted production, we created the Beyond the Pale collection, featuring six beautiful fragrances that capture the spirit of Ireland with an exclusive and modern touch. The glow of candles is now more familiar in homes than on streets, and this collection is the result of centuries of innovation. Inspired by Dublin, the phrase “Beyond the Pale” refers to the wild area outside the safety of city walls. We crafted scents inspired by Irish roses, herbal combinations of mint and thyme, and Irish tree bark. Our luxurious fragrances are designed to complement your home and indulge the senses, creating a range of desirable and stylish accessories for modern living.

EXCLUSIVE BEESWAX CANDLE SET

This exceptional set of candles offers a luxurious yet discreet decoration for homes, apartments, restaurants, spas, and hotels.

The set includes 3 miniature candles from our permanent fragrance collection: Dublin Tea Rose, White Pepper, and Cedar.

The blend of genuine beeswax and natural essential oils signifies top quality. The unique scent profile will become an invisible but highly distinctive signature of the space where the candle is placed.

Each candle is housed in an elegant glass, with the entire set packaged in a stylish box. It makes a special gift for connoisseurs of beauty.

It is recommended to trim the wick to 10 mm before lighting and to remove any debris before relighting the candle.

Ingredients: natural beeswax, essential oils.

Burn time: 3 x up to 20 hours; Weight: 3 x 75 g;

Please read the safety and usage instructions carefully before first use.