Antique Papier Mache Spill Vase / Holder – Small White Terrier With Gilt Edging To The Base – Circa Victorian

This is typical of a Victorian spill vase, which was usually kept close by the fireside, when spills were used to carry flame from a fire in order to light the wicks of candles, oil lamps and cigars! Prior to the easy availability of cheap matches this would have been the main way in which they were lit H:12 x D:5.75 (top) and 8.75 (base)