James Fayette Heirloom Candle

James Fayette was enslaved in New Kent County, Virginia, when he asked his owner's permission to serve under the Marquis de Lafayette during the Revolutionary War. Posing as a runaway, he gained the trust of British officers, including General Cornwallis, and passed what he overheard back to the Americans. The intelligence he gathered helped set up the siege that ended the war at Yorktown.

Because he'd served as a spy rather than a soldier, the 1783 emancipation law didn't apply to him. He petitioned the Virginia legislature himself, with Lafayette's backing, and was freed in 1787. He signed his name James Fayette.

Our largest candle, 18 oz in a blue and white bowl.

Fragrance Notes: Peppercorn, sea salt, pear, aldehydic, labdanum, freesia, grass, patchouli, cedar.

Heirloom collection, available year-round.

• Size: 18 oz
• Wax: Natural soy/coconut wax blend
• Wicks: 3, cotton, lead-free
• Vessel: Blue & white bowl
• Dimensions: 7" diameter × 3.5" height
• Made in small batches

Hand-poured in Alexandria, Virginia

For Best Results
- Trim wick to ¼" before each burn
- Burn for 2-3 hours minimum (allows full melt pool)
- Never burn for more than 4 hours at a time
- Keep away from drafts, children, and pets
- Discontinue use when ½" wax remains

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