Hand Wrought Iron Rush Light/Candleholder

Presented here, a premium quality hand forged wrought iron Rush Light with Candleholder, circa 1700's.  One rarely sees a tripod base as usually  they are mounted on a wood block or turned base.  Actually, I'm thinking that the blacksmith had a sense of humor as the base looks like a ladies leg!

This came from a fine Massachusetts collection of early lighting.   The blacksmith's work is excellent in design, precision and skill and the conditon is excellent.  Height is 8-1/2". A rare form!

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