Search 0
50,131  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 67 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
67 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Items per page
ID #SA648653
SOLD
Email
Save
Antique Welsh Rushlight with Provenance
Opus Antiques
sold SA648653
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Opus Antiques

Opus Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2014
Browse dealers 91 items
  • About Us
    Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
Id #SA648653
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Welsh Rushlight with Provenance

18th century
Description

An early 1800's Welsh Rushlight standing on it's original oak base, stem and arm are square section with a rolled candle socket. The jaws are secured by a small rivet a feature of Radnorshire. The small internal diameter of the candle socket suggest it was used for home dipped candles or small moulded candles.

It belonged to The Lewis family for several generations, they lived at Cwyrychan Farm, Pent-y-dwr, Rhayder and it was used by the family to light the farm up until the 1930's. They used locally grown rushes dipped in pig fat.

It measures 25cm h x 11.5cm w.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA648653
Dealers Notes

Own a piece of history

Description
An early 1800's Welsh Rushlight standing on it's original oak base, stem and arm are square section with a rolled candle socket. The jaws are secured by a small rivet a feature of Radnorshire.
“
The small internal diameter of the candle socket suggest it was used for home dipped candles or small moulded candles.
Opus Antiques
fig 1. Antique Welsh Rushlight with provenance
fig 1. Antique Welsh Rushlight with Provenance

It belonged to The Lewis family for several generations, they lived at Cwyrychan Farm, Pent-y-dwr, Rhayder and it was used by the family to light the farm up until the 1930's. They used locally grown rushes dipped in pig fat.

It measures 25cm h x 11.5cm w.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA648653
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Opus Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
Antique Welsh Rushlight with provenance
1 / 2
Archive I Antique Welsh Rushlight with provenance

Antique Welsh Rushlight with Provenance

Archive II Antique Welsh Rushlight with provenance View II
Enlarged Archival View
Opus Antiques

Opus Antiques
Telephone 07941 285 532
Location
North Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques
Verified Since Oct 2014
Items For Sale 91
Items Sold 2,374
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2014
View Dealer Info
Location: North Devon, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques
Verified
Oct 2014
For Sale
91
Sold
2,374
Antique Welsh Rushlight with provenance
Antique Welsh Rushlight with provenance
Ref: SA648653
Antique Welsh Rushlight with provenance
Detail View 1
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories