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Victorian Bronze Mouse Vesta / Go-to-bed (1 of 6)
Matthew Coles Antiques
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Victorian Bronze Mouse Vesta / Go-to-bed

REF: LA507253
£295
€345
$371
Certified DealerApproved item36 sales by dealerAvailable for local pick-up
Certified DealerApproved item36 sales by dealerAvailable for local pick-up
Description
Circa 1880/1890, most likely french, in the style of Emmanuel Frémiet (1824-1910). This strongly detailed bronze mouse, hinges at the neck to reveal storage compartment for matches. The mouse is holding a 'block of cheese' with a small hole to hold a match, possibly lit for "Go-to-bed". Displaying original glass eyes, stood on a grass bank that is attached to the mouse by a screw from underneath.
measurements
Height:
8 cm
Width:
5 cm
Depth:
5 cm
declaration
Matthew Coles Antiques has clarified that the Victorian Bronze Mouse Vesta / Go-to-bed (LA507253) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1880 / 1890
additional info
Material:
Date of Manufacture:
1880 / 1890
location
This Victorian Bronze Mouse Vesta / Go-to-bed is located in Somerset, United Kingdom

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