A North Schleswig silver wax jack, of oval shape, top with drip-pan and chained candle snuffer, on pierced body chased and embossed with roses and symbols, housing a transverse candle holder, two-parted stem on gadrooned and profiled base with finger ring handle. Filled with wood. Maker Peter Johannsen Petersen, licensed in Aabenraa 1833–1873. H. 16 cm.
Peter Johannsen Petersen is mentioned on p. 556 in Chr. A. Bøje: “Danske guld- og sølvsmedemærker før 1870”, 4th edition, revised and enlarged by Henrik Jacobsen, 2022. Among Petersen's works, a wax jack from 1842 is noted.
Minor patina related to age and use, including a bit wry drip-pan, minimal and light surface marks and -scratches plus a bit tilting base.
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