This is a figural Victorian cast Brass match holder or vesta 'go to bed', in the form of a 'dancing bear', & made in Europe around 1890.
The holder depicts a 'dancing bear' chained to a post (although this is an unpleasant subject matter, it was a common sight in Europe during the Victorian period). ...click for details
This is an unusual brass ? snuff box, dated 1874, with a humorous 'reversible' engraving to the base.
The box is made of a very, very light coloured brass, or other soft alloy, & is of quite primitive construction, with a simple hinge & heavy solderin ...click for details
This is a scarce, Victorian brass figural 'book shaped' match safe or vesta, made in Britain by Buncher & Haseler of Birmingham, and marked with 2 London Patent Office 'diamond' registration marks dating this holder to 17th November 1876.
