Based In Suffolk, Jeff Sims antiques specializes in quality Silver, Glass and decorative items, with an emphasis on usable tableware and objets de vertu. With over 40 years experience in the antiques business, customer satisfaction is a priority and great care is taken in the description and authenticity of each item offered.
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Suffolk, UK
Rare Edwardian Silver Vesta / Sealing Wax Combo
REF: 13585 / LA516811
£275
€318
$367
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Description
A rare silver vesta and sealing wax combination dating from the elegant Edwardian era. This unusual piece is of elongated rectangular form, with a hinged lid containing the striker at one end. At the other end is an aperture containing the sealing wax column, with a removable pin to facilitate moving the wax stick down for use. The inside of the vesta compartment is gilded.
A wonderful, interesting piece of silver desk ware and a great collector's item.
measurements
Height:
6.4 cm
Width:
1.4 cm
Depth:
1 cm
declaration
Jeff Sims Antiques has clarified that the Rare Edwardian Silver Vesta / Sealing Wax Combo (LA516811) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1904
condition
Excellent condition, with no dents or splits. There are a couple of pinprick dimples, commensurate with age and use.
Hallmarks are readable and clear.
additional info
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Date of Manufacture:
1904
location
This Rare Edwardian Silver Vesta / Sealing Wax Combo is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom
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