Cheshire Antiques Consultant
19th Century French Bronze Vesta Case Match Striker Hound Dog
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£595.00
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- Light up your life (literally!) with this 19th Century French Bronze Vesta Case Match Striker Hound Dog. A just-too-cute addition to your collection, it'll have your friends droolin' over your discerning taste and keen eye for the quirkiest of finds. Got a fire to start? You know who to call.
- Very unusual and rare, so collectible.
- Subject vesta case inthe form of a hound dog the dog is chained to match striker post.
- In the recumbent position.
- Made from bronze.
- Exceptionally well cast having such detail to the face, paws and muscles.
- The dogs head lifts up to reveal inner compartment to store your matches.
- A really good size 14cm in length and 6.5cm high.
- It weights just over 400 grams unwrapped weight.
- Circa 19th century.
- Provenance bought from a fine art and antiques auction label attached.
- A fantastic collectors gift.
- Condition report.
- Offered in fine used condition.
- Having charming noticeable patina wear, stains, scuffs, scratches, commensurate with usage & old age. The lid is a slightly loose though fully functional.
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Dimensions in inches & centimetres approx
2.55" High (6.5cm)
1.57" Width of base (4cm)
5.51 Length depth (14cm)