Ended Antique RUSH LIGHT wrought iron wooden base
Sold by Flotsam & Jetsam Estate & Moving Sales
$135.00
Antique rush light - made of wrought iron with oak pole & wooden base. Note worm holes in base!
Rush lights were an early form of affordable indoor lighting (see below for more info)
This was purchased from an antique dealer in England in the 1980s. Could be as old as 18th century.
28” tall overall. Cast iron part is 7.25” tall, pole is 18" long. Wooden base is 7.5” x 7.5” x 2” high.
A rushlight is a type of candle or miniature torch formed by soaking the dried pith of the rush plant in fat or grease.
For several centuries rushlights were a common source of artificial light for poor people throughout the British Isles.
The nippers at the top held the lit piece of rush.
Pickup DetailsLOCAL PICK UP ONLY - Items must be picked up in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle on Friday, March 19th from 11:00am to 2:00pm or on Saturday, March 20th from 10:00am to 3:00pm - during the public sale. (Sorry, NO shipping from this sale)
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We're happy to answer questions about condition and/or provide additional photographs, but we can't always answer on the same day as we may not be where the items are located.
We do our best to provide accurate, detailed descriptions of items for sale and to note any flaws or damage. Please read the ENTIRE description & look at ALL the photos. Any items that are “AS IS” will be noted as such in the description. We test all electric/electronic items to the best of our ability prior to sale, but make no warranty either express or implied regarding these items.
We're happy to answer questions about condition and/or provide additional photographs, but we can't always answer on the same day as we may not be where the items are located.
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