Edwardian Combination Sealing Wax Holder Vesta Case

A rare Edwardian sterling silver combination sealing wax holder and vesta case by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, hallmarked London 1903. Tubular form with ornate floral and foliate decoration. One end with a compartment for wax tapers, with a hinged lid with lion finial , the other with a compartment for matches with a hinged lid that doubles as a seal.  9.1" (23cm) long, 1.6 troy oz (49g).