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Antique Early Lighting 18thc Iron Rushlight & Candleholder on Original Pine Base. Welsh C1740-60
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Antique Early Lighting 18thc Iron Rushlight & Candleholder on Original Pine Base. Welsh C1740-60

18th century
Description

A very good example of an 18thc iron rushlight with attractive twist to the stem of the counterweight which is a candle holder....it has probably been made in one of the many "rural" village forges across Wales that were to be found in every county at this time....the original base is a hand shaped block of pine, which has a wonderful natural patina ...a fine example of these very collectable pieces of early lighting. Possibly Caernarvonshire - North West Wales. C1740-60. (For a similar example see "The Rushlight And Related Holders"- A Regional View by Robert Ashley)

Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Rushlight Holder to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09722735
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-310 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Hand-forged wrought iron: hammer marks and uneven surfaces from open hearth smithing.
Riveted pivot on the jaws: friction joint holds rushes securely.
Twisted counterbalance arm with candle socket: dual-purpose design practical for domestic lighting.
Faceted timber base: hand-shaped sides with age-darkened patina.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29.8cm (11.73")
Width
12.1cm (4.76")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1246105
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8654
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Description
A very good example of an 18thc iron rushlight with attractive twist to the stem of the counterweight which is a candle holder....
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it has probably been made in one of the many "rural" village forges across Wales that were to be found in every county at this time.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...the original base is a hand shaped block of pine, which has a wonderful natural patina ...a fine example of these very collectable pieces of early lighting. Possibly Caernarvonshire - North West Wales. C1740-60. (For a similar example see "The Rushlight And Related Holders"- A Regional View by Robert Ashley)

Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Iron Rushlight Holder to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09722735
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-310 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Hand-forged wrought iron: hammer marks and uneven surfaces from open hearth smithing.
Riveted pivot on the jaws: friction joint holds rushes securely.
Twisted counterbalance arm with candle socket: dual-purpose design practical for domestic lighting.
Faceted timber base: hand-shaped sides with age-darkened patina.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
29.8cm (11.73")
Width
12.1cm (4.76")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246105
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8654
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron rushlight holder featuring a candle socket and pincer clamp mounted on a faceted pine base.
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Archive I An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron rushlight holder featuring a candle socket and pincer clamp mounted on a faceted pine base.

Antique Early Lighting 18thc Iron Rushlight & Candleholder on Original Pine Base. Welsh C1740-60

Archive II An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron rushlight holder featuring a candle socket and pincer clamp mounted on a faceted pine base. View II
Archive III An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron rushlight holder featuring a candle socket and pincer clamp mounted on a faceted pine base. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron rushlight holder featuring a candle socket and pincer clamp mounted on a faceted pine base. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron rushlight holder featuring a candle socket and pincer clamp mounted on a faceted pine base. View V
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An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron rushlight holder featuring a candle socket and pincer clamp mounted on a faceted pine base.
Antique Early Lighting 18thc Iron Rushlight & Candleholder On Original Pine Base. Welsh C1740-60
Ref: SA1246105
An 18th-century hand-forged wrought iron rushlight holder featuring a candle socket and pincer clamp mounted on a faceted pine base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRushlight Holders
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Vernacular
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Pine
  • ColourDark Brown and Black
  • MotifsPincer clamp mechanism, Offset candle socket, Faceted pine base, Twisted iron arm
  • SizeH 29.8 cm (12 in) x W 12.1 cm (5 in) x D 11.4 cm (4 in)

This 18th-century vernacular rushlight and candleholder combines hand-forged dark brown and black wrought iron with a warm brown faceted pine base, presenting a rustic farmhouse design vibe. The hand-shaped wooden block features natural surface wear, grain texture, and small dark knot marks, supporting an upright stem fitted with an intricate pincer clamp mechanism, an offset cylindrical candle socket, and a distinct twisted iron arm on the counterweight. The piece measures 29.8 cm high, 12.1 cm wide, and 11.4 cm deep. Created in Wales between 1740 and 1760, this authentic early lighting artifact serves as a striking decorative accent for domestic display. It suits placement on a mantelpiece in a traditional interior, where the contrast between the rough-hewn timber and the dark metalwork highlights the functional vernacular craftsmanship of the period.

FAQs

A rushlight holder is an early lighting device designed to hold dried meadow rushes soaked in fat or tallow to provide illumination in 17th and 18th-century domestic interiors.

These fixtures were hand-forged from wrought iron by local blacksmiths, featuring spring-loaded or weighted pincer jaws, frequently mounted into carved timber or stone bases.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-hammered surface texture, blacksmith joinery, natural oxidation on the iron, and historic wear or shrinkage on the wooden base.

These early vernacular objects serve as decorative sculptural accents when positioned on mantelpieces, open bookshelves, or sideboards in traditional and rustic interior schemes.

Keep the object in a dry environment to prevent surface corrosion, dust gently with a dry cloth, and apply a microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect both ironwork and timber.
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