Candles de Luxe

A historical glimpse into the artistry of Ajello & Bros. (1928)

The Publication

Candles de Luxe

Author
Ajello, Antonino, & Bros.
Year
1928
Publisher
New York, New York

This rare promotional brochure, published in 1928, offers a fascinating window into the height of the Ajello family's influence in New York City.

The 8-page folded brochure features reprints of numerous newspaper testimonials and articles of the era. It showcases the studio's most ambitious creations, including an illustration of a six-foot carved birthday candle commissioned by theatrical producer David Belasco, and the legendary sixteen-foot memorial candle created for opera singer Enrico Caruso.

Vintage Paper Texture

"A testament to a legacy of light."