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Hand-forged wrought iron rushnip consisting of riveted jaws mounted on a twisted stem with a long-angled dousing cone. The upright is mounted in a cresset base formed from a circular foot ring with four arched supports. Construction includes fire-welded joints, including the swing arm forged to a rectangular sectioned bar. The form is consistent with examples produced in Ireland and the west coast regions of Scotland and England during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries.
Item Date: Late 17th to Early 18th Century
Measurement: 10.25” x 4.5”
Material: Hand-forged wrought iron.
Item Condition: Excellent condition exhibiting an untouched surface and authentic wear consistent with prolonged use. No damage or repairs.
Reference: Fire and Light in the Home, Figures 380 (p. 180) and 382 (p. 181).
Price: $1,250
SKU 1661-29
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.