The Butler Hoard - 1st July 2025
Lot 49
A DOCUMENTED EARLY 19TH CENTURY RUSHLIGHT
Estimate £200 - £300
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Description
A DOCUMENTED EARLY 19TH CENTURY RUSHLIGHT
HAMPSHIRE OR SUSSEX
having a pair of wrought iron spring-action 'T'-shaped jaws with a scroll arm, on an unusual raised moulded square oak base
25cm high
Literature
Illustrated and discussed in R. Ashley, 'The Rushlight & Related Holders', p. 212, fig. 173B.