First Union Tin Candle
4oz / Gold / Evergreen
$14.99
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Bring a piece of Charlotte banking history into your space with this First Union Tin Candle. The design honors the company that began as Union National Bank in a Charlotte hotel lobby in 1908, grew into a major regional financial institution, and entered a new chapter as Wachovia in 2001. It is a thoughtful accent for collectors of corporate history, office memorabilia, and recognizable names from the merger-era banking world.
First Union began as Union National Bank, founded by H. M. Victor on June 2, 1908, as a small banking desk in a Charlotte, North Carolina, hotel lobby. A 1958 merger with First National Bank and Trust Company of Asheville created First Union National Bank of North Carolina. The company added Cameron-Brown, a mortgage banking and insurance firm, in 1964 and incorporated as First Union Corporation in 1967. A 1968 reorganization established the corporate structure used until the Wachovia merger. Following the 1985 Supreme Court decision supporting regional interstate banking legislation, First Union pursued rapid expansion, completing more than 90 banking-related acquisitions through 2001. Key deals included Atlantic National Bank, First Fidelity of Newark, CoreStates Financial of Philadelphia, Bowles Hollowell Conner and The Money Store. On September 4, 2001, First Union completed its purchase of Wachovia National Bank and became Wachovia Corporation, adopting the Wachovia name and ticker symbol. Wachovia later merged into Wells Fargo in 2010.
First Union Tin Candle
$14.99
Sale price
$14.99
Regular price
Bring a piece of Charlotte banking history into your space with this First Union Tin Candle. The design honors the company that began as Union National Bank in a Charlotte hotel lobby in 1908, grew into a major regional financial institution, and entered a new chapter as Wachovia in 2001. It is a thoughtful accent for collectors of corporate history, office memorabilia, and recognizable names from the merger-era banking world.
First Union began as Union National Bank, founded by H. M. Victor on June 2, 1908, as a small banking desk in a Charlotte, North Carolina, hotel lobby. A 1958 merger with First National Bank and Trust Company of Asheville created First Union National Bank of North Carolina. The company added Cameron-Brown, a mortgage banking and insurance firm, in 1964 and incorporated as First Union Corporation in 1967. A 1968 reorganization established the corporate structure used until the Wachovia merger. Following the 1985 Supreme Court decision supporting regional interstate banking legislation, First Union pursued rapid expansion, completing more than 90 banking-related acquisitions through 2001. Key deals included Atlantic National Bank, First Fidelity of Newark, CoreStates Financial of Philadelphia, Bowles Hollowell Conner and The Money Store. On September 4, 2001, First Union completed its purchase of Wachovia National Bank and became Wachovia Corporation, adopting the Wachovia name and ticker symbol. Wachovia later merged into Wells Fargo in 2010.
| 4oz | 8oz | |
| Tin diameter, in | 2.56 | 3.15 |
| Tin height, in | 1.77 | 1.97 |
| Tin circumreference, in | 8.07 | 10.04 |
Product features
- Eco-friendly coconut-soy wax blend; biodegradable and non-toxic
- Reusable tin-plated steel vessel — clean and repurposeable
- Five curated fragrances: Evergreen, Fresh Coffee, Mango Coconut, Vanilla Bean, Spa Retreat
- Two sizes: 4oz (≈20 hr) and 8oz (≈40 hr) with lead- and zinc-free cotton wick
- Hand-poured in the USA; sourced from renewable materials
Care instructions
- Keep the burning candle within sight, and keep away from children and pets. Never burn the candle near flammable items. For best results, burn the candle for 3 - 4 hours in each lighting and trim the wick to 1/4" before lighting. Discontinue use with 1/2" of wax remaining.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Printed Mint, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Keep the burning candle within sight, and keep away from children and pets. Never burn the candle near flammable items. For best results, burn the candle for 3 - 4 hours in each lighting and trim the wick to 1/4" before lighting. Discontinue use with 1/2" of wax remaining.