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Rushlight holder
iron with brass disc between foot & stem, pincer type with curling handle to open holder, spring operated
Manufactured in Caernarfonshire, mid-late 19th Century. Scrolled thumbpieces are also found on Cardiganshire examples. (Robert Ashley, 2001).
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F72.170.14
Historical Associations
Association Type:
Place: Caernarfonshire
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Height
(mm): 255
Width
(mm): 120
Depth
(mm): 120
Material
Metal
Location
In store
Classification
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