A North Schleswig silver wax jack, of oval shape, top with drip-pan and chained candle snuffer, on pierced body chased and embossed with roses and symbols, housing a transverse candle holder, two-parted stem on gadrooned and profiled base with finger ring handle. Filled with wood. Maker Peter Johannsen Petersen, licensed in Aabenraa 1833-1873. H. 16 cm. Peter Johannsen Petersen is mentioned on p. 556 in Chr. A. Bøje: "Danske guld- og sølvsmedemærker før 1870", 4th edition, revised and enlarged by Henrik Jacobsen, 2022. Among Petersen's works, a wax jack from 1842 is noted. Minor patina related to age and use, including a bit wry drip-pan, minimal and light surface marks and -scratches plus a bit tilting base.