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Rushlight & candle holder
Turned iron rushlight and candleholder with tripod base
Manufactured at the smithy at Borth, Cardiganshire. The smithy at Borth was responsible for fine quality tripod holders. Several blacksmiths worked in Borth in the 19th Century, including Hugh Williams born 1838, Lewis Jones born 1821, his father Edward Jones born 1777, John Jones born 1816, John Richards born 1796. The maker of this example is not confirmed. (Robert Ashley, 2001).
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
35.442
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Height
(mm): 240
Width
(mm): 130
Depth
(mm): 130
Material
iron
Location
In store
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