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Tyne and Wear, UK
Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack
REF: C9080 / LA520349
£1,995
€2,330
$2,509
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Description
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver wax jack; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique Victorian Scottish sterling silver wax jack has a circular shaped form.
The wax jack has a plain central column surmounted with a tapering capital comprised of a cast sterling silver sprung hinged wick trimmer, accented with an inset circular taper holder to the centre of the blades.
This scissor component is embellished with cast scrolling leaf designs.
The lower portion of the wax jack features a circular base accented with engraved scrolling leaf decoration.
The wax jack is fitted with a wax coil.
This exceptional Scottish silver candle holder was crafted by the Cupar silversmith David Duncan.
An antique wax jack candle holder is a unique and historically significant gift, ideal for those who appreciate antiques and heritage. Introduced in the 1700s as a practical tool for sealing letters, it embodies tradition, refinement, and timeless elegance. Perfect for milestone birthdays, it appeals to history enthusiasts, writers and collectors of antique lighting and desk accessories.
Dimensions
Height 15.7cm/6.18'
Diameter of base 7.8cm/3.07'
Length from back of handle to rim of base 9.4cm/3.7'
Length from back of handle to tip of drip pan 10.9cm/4.29'
Weight
4.9 troy ounces/152.9g (including wax coil)
Maker: David Duncan
measurements
Height:
6.18 in
Width:
3.07 in
Depth:
4.29 in
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack (LA520349) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Circa 1850
condition
This antique wax jack candle holder is an excellent gauge of silver, excellent quality and in excellent condition.
The cast decoration is all very sharp and the engraved decoration is very crisp.
The duty, maker and Scottish sterling standard hallmarks struck to scissor handle/nips are all very clear.
Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware.
additional info
Material:
Origin:
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1850
location
This Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Wax Jack is located in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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