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This is an exceptional example of a hand-forged wrought iron wax jack, a specialized tool used by 18th and early …
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This is an exceptional example of a hand-forged wrought iron wax jack, a specialized tool used by 18th and early 19th-century clerks to melt sealing wax for correspondence. Unlike modern reproductions, this piece features hand-peened rivet joints and a hand-beaten vertical shaft—hallmarks of pre-industrial blacksmithing. The construction is solid and authentic, featuring a traditional scissor-action clip and a tripod base with splayed feet for stability on a writing desk. It remains in remarkably original condition, still retaining a substantial coil of its original beeswax-coated taper.
Reference Citation:
Reference: Early Lighting: A Pictorial Guide (The Rushlight Club), p. 112.
Note: This volume documents the evolution of taper holders and "jacks," highlighting the hand-forged iron tripod forms common in English and European counting houses during the late 1700s.
Item dimensions: 6.75" tall × 6.75" wide × 5.25" deep
Weight of item: 1 lb 6.3 oz
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- Dimensions
- 6.75ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 6.75ʺH
- Styles
- Early American
- Rustic
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wrought Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Condition: Excellent historical condition. The iron exhibits a deep, natural oxidized patina. The mechanical pincer is fully functional. No modern … moreCondition: Excellent historical condition. The iron exhibits a deep, natural oxidized patina. The mechanical pincer is fully functional. No modern repairs or welding; all joints are original hammered rivets. less
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