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Rushlight holder
Hinged, twisted iron, rishlight holder. Manufactured in North Caernarfonshire, mid-19th Century. The file-decorated jaws are probably an influence from Cardiganshire or Denbighshire. The counterweight is of a very rare formation.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
10.36
Historical Associations
Association Type:
Place: North Wales
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Height
(mm): 270
Width
(mm): 140
Depth
(mm): 140
Material
Iron
Location
In store
Classification
SOLID FUEL LIGHTINGComments are currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience.