English Burr Oak Rushlight Holder & Pricket

England 18th Century . A rare  standing wrought iron rushlight holder with counter balance pricket 
on a striking burr oak base . Wrought iron spiral twist stem , riveted spiral twist arm pricket for candle , a rare piece of vernacular  lighting. Possibly South West England.

height of holder 34"
Width of burr oak base 8" height 3"

England 18th Century 

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D Robinson collection.

Dimensions :
86.4 cms High (34 inches)
20.3 cms Wide (8 inches)