chandlery /ˈtʃɑːndləri/
noun
the shop or business of a chandler.
Most people know of the term chandler as a person who makes or deals in wax candles. What I didn’t know is this…
(wikipedia excerpt) By the 18th century most commercial chandlers dealt in candles and soap, although even then many were becoming general dealers. As these were the dealers that provided ships’ stores, chandlery came to refer to a shop selling nautical items for ships and boats.
The job function and title, chandler, still exists as someone who works in the chandlery business or manages a chandler's shop.
The term chandelier, at one time a ceiling fitting that held several candles together, is still used. However, today chandeliers are ornamental (usually) electrical lighting fixtures.
I love it. I believe, although I do not make or trade in wax candles, the term chandler could be used to describe me as I do make and trade in chandeliers , nautical items and often the two combined!
