Rare Welsh Sycamore Rushlight
 
Rare Welsh Sycamore Rushlight
Rare Welsh Sycamore Rushlight
Rare Welsh Sycamore Rushlight
Rare Welsh Sycamore Rushlight
Rare Welsh Sycamore Rushlight
 
Rare Welsh Sycamore Rushlight

Rare Welsh Sycamore Rushlight


A very rare and unique piece of lighting,  an Incredibly early welsh rushlight with a striking 
faceted sycamore base iron twist stem and a( unrecorded)  sconce ejector , which is only usually 
found on Surrey Sussex...  a very rare piece . Welsh Circa 1700. 

Ref  Christies Oak Country Furniture Folk Art & works of Art 1997 November 5
 

Lot 764  Description

A wrought iron rush nip and ejector candle holder, 18th century 
on a writhen shaft with rough hewn fruitwood platform, of tapering form -- 8¾in. (22.3cm) high
Sold £968.00


 

Dimensions :
20.3 cms High (8 inches)
11.4 cms Wide (4.5 inches)