Pyrogen well

Old pyrogen in gilded bronze, representing a well with decoration of fence and mouse to hang on the wall.
 The pyrogens were formerly used as match holder, and were provided with a scraper which was used to ignite the match, very useful before the generalization of the lighters.
 In good condition with a nice patina, traces of age.
 DIMENSIONS  :  18.3x10.2x3.5cm