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Date1700s (?)
Terms
- Candlesticks
- Iron
- Wood
Dimensions33 × 7.61 cm (13 × 3 in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Russell H. Kettell
Object numberH1693
DescriptionBase is turned on lathe, straight near base with a pair of incised rings, then curving in with two more rings, slight curve out and two more rings, and curved, rounded top. Inserted into top of base is iron upright, squared at base. Pivoting from this on a small metal rivet is a "J" shaped arm of iron, squared, with outer tip in circular point. The connecting ends of the two iron pieces are flattened to form a "pliers" to hold the burning rush, the outer arm acting as a counterweight to keep the "pliers" closed. Bottom of base carved roughly with gouge. Base varnished.
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