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Late Victorian Oak Match Container and Candlestick.
A cylindrical brass hinged match container, having a pewter inset candlestick of small proportions, used for melting sealing wax to secure envelopes or important documents. The interior of the lid has sandpaper for striking purposes. It is a most unusual item for the desk top, made of oak with a side handle for carrying purposes. The whole has a good medium colour, grain and patination.
Provenance: from a Welsh private collection.
English Circa 1900.
Dimensions
3¾ in. (9.5 cm.) Wide 5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) High 2¾ in. (7 cm.) DiameterStock number
S/5780The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
