S/5953 Antique Mid 19th Century Steel Rush Light

A mid 19th century steel rush light, with riveted jaws and having an open seam elongated counter balance candle socket. The whole is raised on a cabriole leg tripod base with flat penny feet.

Sold 5½ in. (14 cm.) Wide
11½ in. (29 cm,.) High
English Circa 1850, Possibly North Eastern Region