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    Posted 8 years ago

    BHock45
    (807 items)

    37 1/2' H. A nearly identical piece can be found in the text, "Early American Antique Country Furnishings," by George C. Neumann.

    "A double-sectioned (spring adjusted height) rushlight and candle holder."

    I was very, very lucky to win this piece at an affordable price. These are hard to come by, and pricey so I may not see one again.

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    Comments

    1. hotairfan hotairfan, 8 years ago
      Very nice, great workmanship. Why is the hook on the back? Did they hang it also?
      Thanks for sharing.
    2. BHock45 BHock45, 8 years ago
      hotairfan.....thanks for the comment, I was thinking the same thing. Most likely for hanging it somewhere. You can also raise or lower the height. It also spins around.
    3. BHock45 BHock45, 8 years ago
      thanks for the loves, bobby, hotairfan, fortapache, ho2, blunder, mike and motorhead
    4. hotairfan hotairfan, 8 years ago
      BH, did you ever try to use rush as a fuel? I plucked a piece of cattail rush from a local swampy area, dried it, peeled it down to the pithy base, and soaked it in shortening. It made a great looking piece of rush, but it didn't burn too well. Maybe I need a different kind of rush other than cattail. anyway it looks good in my rush holder. Mine rush holder was made by a local blacksmith noted for his work here in eastern PA by the name of Henry Dietrich, but it is not old. Henry made it for me a few years ago.
      As you stated, original rush/candle holders are hard to come by. You are very lucky to find one. I love early American lighting. Thanks for posting it.
    5. BHock45 BHock45, 8 years ago
      hotairfan,

      I never tried to use rush to produce light. It sounds like you did everything right. Maybe you can try soaking it in a different kind of fat or grease? Or perhaps, as you said, trying a different kind of rush. I may give it a go myself.

      I was lucky to get this lamp from a good collection, I paid more than I wanted too, but sometimes that it was you have to do. I am very happy with the piece, every time I pass by it I admire the work and simplicity. Thanks for chiming in.

      I wanted you to take a look at something I came upon recently. I am going to list it shortly. I am curious to see what you think. Okay, take care, have a great night.

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