Rare Victorian Silver Vesta and Wax Holder

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A rare fine quality Victorian silver vesta a sealing wax holder with camel finial to the top, hallmarked London 1893. Embossed spiral design to the stem with storage for matches at one end and sorage for sealing wax at the other end. Two small globular feet for preventing it rolling and a hole for placing a wick to melt the wax. Superb condition and details throughout with decorative camel finial to the top. Bears the makers mark for Samuel Jacob. Measures 8.75" long x 0.5" diameter.

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