{"product_id":"rare-19th-century-wedgwood-jasperware-match-boxes-taper-top-pair","title":"Rare 19th-century Wedgwood Jasperware Match Boxes Taper Top (pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare 19th-Century Wedgwood Jasperware Vesta Candle Holders (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and highly desirable pair of 19th-century Wedgwood jasperware vesta candle holders, also known as match safes or night lights. Each example is finely decorated with neoclassical figural panels in white sprig relief on a deep, dark blue ground, characteristic of Wedgwood’s finest jasperware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vesta refers to an early form of safety match, typically featuring a wax-coated stem with a phosphorus tip. Wax vestas were historically stored inside the vessel; the underside is scored to allow the match to be struck. Once lit, the vesta could be placed in the aperture at the top, functioning as a small candle or night light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Wedgwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Jasperware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: White neoclassical figures in sprig relief on dark blue ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarks: Impressed “WEDGWOOD” to base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 9.2cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition, with well-pre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eserved relief detail and strong colour. No significant damage noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"myspan\"\u003eAn exceptionally rare pair, combining decorative beauty with historical functionality—ideal for serious collectors of Wedgwood, jasperware, or early lighting and fire-making objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lee Sherman Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56492382257530,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/0626\/6925\/files\/20260117_122913.jpg?v=1768687105","url":"https:\/\/leeshermanantiques.com\/products\/rare-19th-century-wedgwood-jasperware-match-boxes-taper-top-pair","provider":"Lee Sherman Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}