Two documented Welsh wrought iron rushlight and candle holders in pine bases. Both have faded hand written labels attached, which read – “An ancient rush candle holder. Presented by Richard Jones, Ty Helog Llanfaethlu 1906, it had been in his family for several generations.”
North Wales 18th century

Provenance: Carreglwyd Anglesey and probably from the collection of Maria Conway-Griffiths

3¼” dia x 9¼” h / 8.3cm dia x 23.5cm h
5½” w x 5½” d x 11″ h / 14cm h x 14cm d x 28cm h

The common rushlight holder was pincer-type, of iron with a wooden or iron base. These were always the products of the local blacksmith’s craft. The movable side of the pincer sometimes
ended in a knob but often in a sconce for tallow candles so that both rushlight and
candle could be used together when required. These objects are beautiful in their simplicity
and often illustrate smithcraft at its best…from
“Tradition&Folk Life – a Welsh View” by Iorweth C Peate, puplished by Faber & Faber 1972.

£1800 for both Sold