Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
In excellent condition, a super working example which is very similar the one shown in the excellent book, Robert Ashley’s Rushlights and Related Holders. The one in the book is pictured and mentions the possibility of being from the Isle of Wight, although similar ones can be found in Yorkshire and Wales.
Dimensions
Height: 26cm (10.32")
Width: 8cm (3.17") base
Depth: 8cm (3.17") base
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Beautiful English 19th Century Antique Rushlight
