One of those little sewing accoutrements,  dating from the Victorian or early 1900's ~ the thread waxer.  This waxer, in the shape and color of a pumpkin, has a marked sterling top stem.  A small loop for hanging is situated at the top of the stem, which would have attach to a chatalaine. 

Size  of the waxer is 1" high x 7/8" wide.  The waxer is in good condtion, with no more than the usual scuffs, or tiny nicks attributed to a wax product.  It does not appear to have been used for waxing thread.  The sterling stem does show some tarnish. 

Now this is just pure charming!  Neat to add to a sewing collection.