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Ember tongs
According to Robert Duff, item is probably rushlight tongs, for preparing the rushlight for use. It saves burning fingers when drawing the rushlight through hot tallow. It was possibly also used as a portable rushlight holder. The item is very rare and was probably made in west Wales
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
14.159.84
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Location
In store
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