Antique English Silverplate Wax Jack for Sealing Wax

Description

Late 19th century or very early 20th century Made in England wax jack, silver plate  but no plate hallmarks.
This one is missing the candle snuffer.
Measures  3 3/4" across the base and 5" tall.
From at least the mid-seventeenth century, the solution to the problem of melting sealing wax for use was solved by the development of the wax-jack.
By the turn of the eighteenth century, the wax-jack had proved its worth, and by mid-century it had become a regular part of many desk sets. They were made en suite with ink-stands, pounce boxes and pen-trays or holders. The wax-jack had also moved beyond its original, simple utilitarian design. As the century progressed, wax-jacks were made in an ever-increasing range of styles.
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