2 VINTAGE Startup Candy Company Ink Block Stamps Provo UTAH w/ Wooden Handles

"William Startup started making candy in his basement in Manchester, England in 1820. He developed the first hard candy and called it “American Cough Candy” because he hoped to bring his new recipe to America one day. However, William passed away before making it to America, but he left his legacy to his son and namesake. William Startup Jr. learned the candy-making process as a young boy and continued to run his father’s candy business.

In 1868 William and his new bride immigrated to the United States and made their home in Utah where the dry climate is ideal for candy making. In 1874 the couple settled in Provo, Utah where their store quickly became a popular attraction. The Startup Candy Company has passed through five generations of Startups. Today, employees use the same recipes and passion for candy-making to create a one-of-a-kind and old-fashioned candies and suckers."


One stamp reads, "Startup Valentine Pops" measures about 3" x 3"
The other reads, "Startup Rabbit Pops" measures about 3" x 2.5"

Both handles read, "Salt Lake Stamp Co. Utah"

Condition: Looks like they are both missing the numbers that used to be a part of the stamps (see photos). Normal wear. They both look pretty good!
I don't have an ink pad, so I just ended up using a marker to show how it would turn out on paper. That's why it's kind of faint.

Please see photos for more information.