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Early 19th century wrought iron rushnip holder mounted on a painted beech stool-form base. The holder features flared jaws, a twist-work stem and arm terminating in a rolled candle socket. The square stool has concave corners and is raised on four turned legs. This example is illustrated in Richard Ashley, The Rushlight and Related Holders: A Regional View (2001), p. 184, photo 138. Ashley notes that the originality of stool bases on standing examples warrants caution, as redundant milking stools or similar forms may have replaced earlier plain block bases.
Published: Richard Ashley, The Rushlight and Related Holders: A Regional View (2001), p. 184, photo 138.
Item Date: Early 19th Century
Measurement: Overall: 13.5"; Stool: 5.5"
Material: Iron, beech
Item Condition: Very good condition with an age-appropriate patina. The painted beech stool retains expected wear, with scattered paint loss exposing the underlying wood. The wrought iron exhibits a stable dark surface with light oxidation consistent with age and use.
Price: $1,550
SKU 1661-24
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.