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HAYLES

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Item Details

Rare Oriental-style ceramic spill vase formed as an ox.

Spills are made of tightly rolled paper tapers or very thin wood sticks and are usually kept on the mantelpiece in a spill vase. Spills were used to transfer fire from the fireplace to candles, lamps, a pipe or a cigar.

Commercial matches, which first surfaced in England during the 1820s, were a relatively expensive commodity until the late 19th century, and a spill was, therefore, a more cost-effective solution.

We have three available.

  • Period:
    • Price: £85.00
    • €102 Euro
    • $106 US Dollar
  • Location: London
    • Dimensions: H: 12cm (4.72in)
    • W: 25cm (9.84in)
    • D: 16cm (6.30in)