S/1623 18th Century Rushlight Nip

A good 18th century rushlight nip, having a candle holder of thin sheet iron made into a circle. The conical base of fruitwood has faint incised line decoration and retains a patination.

Sold 5½ in. (14 cm.) Wide
8¾ in. (22.5 cm.) High
3½ in. (9 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1760