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Original English 18th Century Antique Rush Nip
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
for sale €445     $483
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Original English 18th Century Antique Rush Nip

18th century
Description

Original English 18th Century Antique Rush Nip

A lovely original example of an English Georgian antique rush nip, an early form of country lighting, that stands on the original oak base. The blacksmith made iron rush nip has a counter weight arm that finishes in a candle holder. In very good condition. An honest piece.

Dimensions

Height: 21cm (8.33")

Width: 8cm (3.17")

Depth: 8cm (3.17")

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Wrought Iron Rushlight to the 18th Century.

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SA1216615
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Description
Original English 18th Century Antique Rush Nip
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A lovely original example of an English Georgian antique rush nip, an early form of country lighting, that stands on the original oak base.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

The blacksmith made iron rush nip has a counter weight arm that finishes in a candle holder. In very good condition. An honest piece.

Dimensions

Height: 21cm (8.33")

Width: 8cm (3.17")

Depth: 8cm (3.17")

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Wrought Iron Rushlight to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216615
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An 18th-century wrought iron rush nip featuring pincer jaws, a curved counterweight candle socket, and a round wooden block base.
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Archive I An 18th-century wrought iron rush nip featuring pincer jaws, a curved counterweight candle socket, and a round wooden block base.

Original English 18th Century Antique Rush Nip

Archive II An 18th-century wrought iron rush nip featuring pincer jaws, a curved counterweight candle socket, and a round wooden block base. View II
Archive III An 18th-century wrought iron rush nip featuring pincer jaws, a curved counterweight candle socket, and a round wooden block base. View III
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Archive V An 18th-century wrought iron rush nip featuring pincer jaws, a curved counterweight candle socket, and a round wooden block base. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century wrought iron rush nip featuring pincer jaws, a curved counterweight candle socket, and a round wooden block base. View VI
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 162
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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An 18th-century wrought iron rush nip featuring pincer jaws, a curved counterweight candle socket, and a round wooden block base.
Original English 18th Century Antique Rush Nip
Ref: SA1216615
An 18th-century wrought iron rush nip featuring pincer jaws, a curved counterweight candle socket, and a round wooden block base.
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A rushlight holder, often termed a rush nip, is a historic lighting device designed to grip dried rush stems soaked in tallow. Used predominantly in rural households prior to the widespread availability of inexpensive candles, many English designs featured spring-action or hinged pincers to keep the rush secured at an angle.

18th-century rush holders were hand-forged by local blacksmiths from wrought iron. The iron components were typically mounted into heavy bases made of local hardwoods, turned oak blocks, or weighted metal to maintain stability on hearths and tables.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of manual blacksmithing, such as irregular hammer marks, hand-punched rivets, and non-symmetrical curves. Genuine age presents as dark, stable surface oxidisation, pitting, and natural wear or shrinkage in the timber base.

Designers frequently display rustic metalwork on stone fireplace hearths, wooden mantelpieces, or open shelving in country kitchen schemes. Their sculptural, minimalist silhouette allows them to function as focal decorative objects alongside modern textures.

Keep the object in a dry interior environment to prevent active rust formation. Maintain the iron using a light application of microcrystalline wax or paste wax rubbed on with a soft cloth, while keeping timber bases conditioned and free from excessive moisture.
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