RARE EARLY LIGHTING RUSHLIGHT CANDLE HOLDER 18th C

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I recently purchased 4 pieces of early lighting and a very early nutmeg grater at the Shelley collection auction in Pennsylvania. The late Mr Shelley was the curator of the Ford Museum for many years. All of the pieces are shown in the first photo. They are all in very good as found condition. You will not be disappointed!! This auction is for an 18th century forged iron RUSHLIGHT. The rush was held in the pincers and a candle could be held in the socket Approximate Dimensions: (H) 8 1/2" Condition: Wear as expected from age and use. The rushlight fits loosely in the wooden base. Check out my other items ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL ITEMS and THE FOUR OTHER ITEMS FROM THIS COLLECTION. PAYMENT: Due 10 days after the auction closes. We accept payment by personal cheque, cashier's cheque or money order PLEASE NOTE - WE CAN ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL MONEY ORDERS ONLY (Note: US POSTAL MONEY ORDERS CAN NOT BE CASHED OUTSIDE THE USA) SHIPPING: We try to ship items as cost-effectively as possible, and never charge a "handling fee." We wrap your purchase professionally, as you can see by our feedback. Our time wrapping your purchase and going to the post office are just part of running a business. The buyer pays actual shipping costs and insurance, if desired. We ship read more

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