Pastille burners are small metal, ceramic, or porcelain objects that were commonly used until the late 1850’s to hold “pastille,” a solid aromatic substance that was burned like incense.
During the Elizabethan era, most pastille burners were made out of either bronze or cast iron and were shaped like a small bowl on a pedestal. These pastille burners were referred to as a cassolette.
Beginning in the early nineteenth century (approximately 1810) pastille burners began to be made out of ceramics such as porcelain. These porcelain burners were most often crafted in the shape of various buildings, most commonly either a church or a cottage. When heated, the pastille burns and the smoke travels out of the chimneys and/or windows to give the tiny home a quaint appearance.
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Pastille burners crafted during from 1810 to 1850 come in a variety of appearances and have a wide range of quality. This ranges from a plain home design with little to no painting to detailed work flowing with color and even some gold trim work.
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