Large Bronze & Coconut Table Vesta, c.1880 Books - Religion must notably one leaf of

must notably one leaf of the centre raised spindle

and the legend of killing a lion with his bare hands which left him scarred

nonetheless it stands alone very well

Bookplate to front pastedown for 'William Frederick R

Large Bronze & Coconut Table Vesta, c.1880 Books - Religion must notably one leaf ofA highly unusual late 19th century bronze and coconut table vesta of large proportions, c. 1880. Originally likely a country house smoking companion but fully functional as a table vesta for toothpicks, candle matches, small cutlery etc. The tree form bronze branch top fans out above three hollowed out and lined coconuts nestled amongst bronze branches, all of which descend into thicker root like structures with a bronze match striker to the fore. The