18th C FORGED IRON RUSHLIGHT RUSH LIGHT LAMP EARLY AMERICAN PRIMITIVE LIGHTING
Item History & Price
PRIMITIVE ANTIQUE 18th C BLACKSMITH HAND FORGED WROUGHT IRON RUSHLIGHT and CANDLE HOLDER WINDING STEMWITH PENNY FEETEARLY AMERICAN NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL LIGHTING Circa 1760-1790“Rushlights were used as a source of illumination in homes during the Colonial period by securing a burning rush reed between the jaws of the device. As you can see this piece is complete with the counterbalance arm serving to be a candleholder as well.”Condition - Excellent Untouched, Candle Wax is seen on t...his piece.100% Original and Authentic 260 years old with only minor oxidation. A true testament of workmanship of the time.A respectable piece for any collector of lighting, Ironwork, and Primitives.Measures :10”tall top to bottom Legs 5” long Rush holder jaw 2” length Candle Wax drip tray 2.5” circumference Candle opening 1” circumference Candle holder is 1.5” in heightStem 6” to beginning of rush holder Please view all photos and ask questions prior to purchase.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Trybe Of Gypsies - For the well traveled soul.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Procedures & PoliciesSHIPPING: All items are shipped to the address provided by your eBay account - Please do not ask us to break eBay policy. This is in place to protect both of us. We reserve the right to change shipping source if another option is more appropriate.Upon payment you will be provided with a contact phone number, you business is appreciated and we want you to have an enjoyable experience. If you have a question or concern during any point of this transaction please call us. Please acknowledge that we are located in Upstate NY, snow blizzards and extreme weather are beyond our control. UPS/USPS-Items are generally shipped out within 48 hours.Items are appropriately insured and packaged.Based on value and location, some items will need to be signed for. Freight- We are unable to begin the shipping process without :1)Full Name of any person who may pick up item (what is on their photo ID)2)Address of the who is assigned for pick up3)Phone number, including area code , of who will be notified of shipment arrival to Greyhound.Larger Items will be shipped within 2 weeks depending upon the size and nature of item . Please understand We pack and ship many items each month and need the time to get everything in order to ensure you are receiving a properly packaged item. Greyhound "Counter to Counter Service" used for most large or heavy items, unless otherwise stated. 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NO REFUNDS are given due to a buyers inability to make proper arrangements to receive item.Any abandoned item(s) become property of Trybe of Gypsies.ABOUT USED FURNITURE/HOME GOOD: Please keep in mind that most pieces are antique, primitive, vintage, retro, or mid century and they are sold in 'as-is' condition. This means there may be some dust or grunge, there may be some scrapes, dents or wear. All items are stored in a smoke free and mildew free environment, We try to avoid purchasing items with offensive odors. With that being said, if something is too interesting to pass up, we will do our best to eliminate odor and you will be given full disclosure prior to purchase. Buyers of these types of items must realize that the character of the object is often exhibited in the unique way it shows its age. We try to fully describe each piece in an attempt to let you know exactly what you will be receiving. To further clarify each item, we include detailed and close-up photos that frequently exaggerate wear and tear in a way that is not representative of how the item will appear under typical casual observation in your home or office. Close-up photos often cause the finish color to appear lighter (due to flash) or surface imperfections to appear larger or more severe than when the item is viewed directly. The primary image is most often the best representation of color and overall appearance. We carefully select each item for quality and value with our customer in mind.How do we know?We are not experts, we offer opinions based on our nearly 30 years of experience, graciously shared stories relayed to us by a previous owner, researched information we have discovered, or what we learned from having an expert appraise/value the piece. We always welcome the knowledge of others.If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact us . We want your experience to be smooth and enjoyable - we appreciate your business.Safe Travels~Gypsy
