rushlight holder

Object/Artifact

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Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

rushlight holder

Entry/Object ID

1971.J.018

Description

"Rush Holder Sussex Iron, very old, used to light the candles". Hand wrought metal rush light holder and integral candle holder, hand wrought having a metal spike secured in a block of wood at base. At top of the straight spike another piece of metal is attached forming a 0.04m long clamp which may be used to hold rush tapers. This piece of metal curves downward in a 'U' shape and then widens forming a circular holder for a candle. While candle inserted in holder, two rush tapers held in 'clamp'. Identifying marks - "J 71" written on side of wooden base in red, also "J 71" written under base(originally belonged to John Collection). Diameter of base - 0.34m.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

John Collection

Notes

Accession Date: 1971-01-01

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Candlestick

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Candleholder

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Holder, Rushlight

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Holders

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

handwrought candlestick

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

November 16, 2022

Updated By

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Update Date

October 16, 2024