18TH C WROUGHT IRON ADJUSTABLE TRAMMEL CANDLE HOLDER

$9.99

UncategorizedTags: Antique Brass Candle, Antique Brass Candle Holder, Brass Candle

AN EXTREMELY RARE 18TH C American or French Wrought Iron ADJUSTABLE SAWTOOTH TRAMMEL CANDLE HOLDER WITH A RARE CANDLE EJECTOR AND AN ADDED RUSH LIGHT HOLDER. EARLY 18TH CENTURY Circa 1720-1760 in GREAT OLD SURFACE AND PATINA AND PERFECT CONDITION. PERFECT IN ALL ASPECTS. THE VERY BEST FORM WITH A DELICATE THIN SAWTOOTH CUTOUT ADJUSTABLE TRAMMEL ENDING IN A CANDLE HOLDER WITH THE BEST SEAMED CANDLE CUP STILL RETAINING THE ORIGINAL EJECTOR. ANOTHER ADDED FEATURE IS THE ADDITION OF A RUSH OR SPLINT HOLDER AT THE REAR OF THE CANDLE HOLDER. THE SHAFT ENDS WITH A ROLLED HANGER WITH ATTACHED S HOOK. The surface is untouched with old quality and patina. Great tool marks throughout. This is a very rare form, IN THE BEST ORIGINAL CONDITION AND SURFACE. A great size it extends from 22" to a full 38" with 14 adjusting positions. From an old Connecticut Collection of Early Iron and Lighting that was assembled over thirty years ago. This lighting device has not been offered in over 30 years. 22" tall extends to 38", 5 1/2" deep. For a similar example with the added integrated rush holder see "The Rushlight", page 29. Also, "Antique Brass Candlesticks 1450-1750" by John Grove, page 156. Typical wear and imperfections with age as described above. Low starting Price and NO reserve. DUE TO THE NEW SHIPPING POLICY ON EBAY REGARDING INSURANCE I AM INCLUDING INSURANCE IN THE SHIPPING COST ON ALL ITEMS FOR OUR MUTUAL PROTECTION. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.