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18th Century Rushlight/nip Candle Holder on Fruit Wood Base
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18th Century Rushlight/nip Candle Holder on Fruit Wood Base

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18th Century rushlight/nip candle holder on a fruit wood base. wrought iron pincer action nip and counter weighted arm with candle socket on original base with original staple in the base.

H: 9"

Base is 4 1/4" by 3 3/4"

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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this 18th Century Rushlight Holder to the Georgian era.

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18th Century rushlight/nip candle holder on a fruit wood base.
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wrought iron pincer action nip and counter weighted arm with candle socket on original base with original staple in the base.
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

H: 9"

Base is 4 1/4" by 3 3/4"

Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this 18th Century Rushlight Holder to the Georgian era.

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SA1224894
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron rushlight holder with an integrated candle socket, mounted on a turned dome fruitwood base.
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Archive I An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron rushlight holder with an integrated candle socket, mounted on a turned dome fruitwood base.

18th Century Rushlight/nip Candle Holder On Fruit Wood Base

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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Telephone 01535 635 250 or 07887 900572
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/webster
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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron rushlight holder with an integrated candle socket, mounted on a turned dome fruitwood base.
18th Century Rushlight/nip Candle Holder On Fruit Wood Base
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A rushlight holder is an early lighting device designed to hold dried rush stems dipped in fat or tallow. Common in rural European households from the 16th to early 19th centuries, these fixtures provided a cost-effective source of domestic illumination prior to mass-produced candles.

These lighting instruments were hand-forged from wrought iron by local blacksmiths. The forged metal assembly was typically set into a heavy base made of turned domestic hardwoods, such as fruitwood, oak, or elm, to provide stability.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-forging, including irregular hammer marks, blacksmith welds, and hand-cut rivets. Genuine examples show natural age wear around the wooden base insertion point and an oxidized patina on the ironwork rather than uniform modern finishes.

These historic metalwork objects serve as sculptural accent pieces on sideboards, mantelpieces, or open shelving. Their simple geometric lines allow them to complement both contemporary minimalist spaces and rustic traditional schemes.

Display the item in a dry indoor environment to prevent metal oxidation and timber movement. Dust regularly with a soft cloth and apply a light coating of clear microcrystalline wax to preserve both the iron patina and the wood finish.
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