Essence of Time Boxed Scented Candle 227g - Grey & Black

This scented candle, called Essence of Time, sits in a smoky grey jar under a flat black lid, and it comes boxed, ready to give. A single fine gold line runs down the front of the jar to a small gold drawing of the London skyline, with a clock tower and Tower Bridge picked out in a few clean strokes. The lid carries the same skyline in fine black line across its top. It is a round 227g candle standing 10.4cm tall and 7.7cm across, a neat size that sits comfortably on a shelf, a bedside table or a desk without crowding it.

Grey and black sit easily in almost any room, so this candle is simple to place: on a living room mantelpiece, a coffee table, a hallway console or a bedroom chest of drawers. We think it makes a thoughtful new home gift, a small welcome for someone settling into their first place or moving house, and one that looks at home from the day it arrives. The dark tones work well beside brass, leather, warm timber and soft greys, while the touches of gold catch the eye without shouting. Because it comes boxed, it is ready to hand over as it is.

The lid lifts straight off for lighting and sits back on between burns to keep dust off the candle's surface. As with any candle, burn it on a flat, steady surface away from draughts, curtains and anything that might catch, keep it out of reach of children and pets, and never leave a burning candle unattended. Trimming the wick a little before each lighting is good practice, and a soft dry cloth keeps the jar and lid looking their best. For an easy finishing touch, set it on a small tray beside a stack of books, with the lid resting alongside.

How big is this scented candle?

It stands 10.4cm tall and measures 7.7cm across, a 227g candle that fits easily on a shelf, a bedside table or a mantelpiece.

Does the candle have a lid?

Yes, it has a flat black lid that lifts straight off for lighting and sits back on between burns to keep dust away.

What colour is the candle?

The jar is a smoky grey with a black lid, finished with a fine gold line and a small gold London skyline on the front.

What is the design on the jar and lid?

Both carry a fine-line drawing of the London skyline, with a clock tower and Tower Bridge, in gold on the jar and in black on the lid.

Is it a good gift for a new home?

We think so. It comes boxed and ready to give, and its grey and black tones sit comfortably in almost any room of a new home.

How should I look after the candle?

Burn it on a flat, steady surface away from draughts, trim the wick a little before lighting, never leave it unattended, and dust it with a soft dry cloth.