RARE: Spirit Wax Moulds, Britten Memorial Museum, Booklet One (Paperback) by Paul Gaunt

Spirit Wax Moulds (2012) is an illustrated 30-booklet written by Paul J. Gaunt, curator of the Britten Memorial Museum, located within the Arthur Findlay College, Stansted, Essex. The booklet serves as both a historical overview and an exploration of one of the most intriguing physical phenomena associated with Spiritualism: wax spirit moulds.

The booklet describes how these moulds were created during séances, capturing delicate impressions that were valued as meaningful expressions of spirit communication.

Paul traces the development of this practice within nineteenth-century Spiritualism, showing how it grew into a refined and widely discussed form of physical mediumship.

Particular emphasis is placed on the museum’s collection, which preserves rare and fascinating examples. These objects help bring the history of Spiritualism to life and highlight its rich experimental tradition.

The booklet also reflects the interest these phenomena generated, noting the attention they received from researchers and Spiritualists alike, and presenting them as an important part of psychical study.