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candlestick

Candlestick with Leaf

Fits candle 3/4” dia.

Leaf has a brass finish

Candles not included

Average height 14”
Or you may specify a height 6”-20”

Item# 030100 - Single ................. $ 28.27

Shipping wt. of single = 1 lb. 12 oz.

Item# 030101 - Pair .................... $ 47.20

Shipping wt. of pair = 2 lb. 12 oz.

 

 

Rushlight

rushlight
rushlight top detail

A typical primitive lighting method, use the pliers-like pinchers to secure a burning rush, or put a candle in the candle socket for special occasions.  Reproduced from pictures found in Early American Antique Country Furnishings by George Neumann,

Fits candles 3/4" diameter

Average height 13"

Item# 030110 - Single ............. $ 59.81

Shipping wt. of single = 2 lb. 12 oz.

 

 

 

 

Betty Lamp

 

An 18th century oil lamp

Includes the hanger, a wick, and the pick for adjusting the wick. Poke wick out just enough to be lit (note picture at left). Can burn vegetable oil or olive oil. Reproduced from pictures found in Colonial Wrought Iron: the Sorber Collection by Don Plummer.

Item# 030130...................... $ 79.91

Shipping wt. = 1 lb. 3 oz.

   
 

 

Tinder box

 

Tinder Box Candle Holder

Store your fire starting materials inside and put your candle in the holder on top (candle not included). About 3½" high with 3" diameter

Item# 030140...................... $ 9.35

Shipping wt. = 12 oz.

 

 

Candles

We have both beeswax candles (made by a local artisan) and plain white candles (see picture below).  Diameter of beeswax candle is approx. ¾" and it stands about 6" tall.  The plain white candle has a diameter of approx. 11/16 and stands about 5½" tall.

Item# 030150 (white)........................... $ .23

Item# 030151 (beeswax)...................... $ 1.40

Shipping wt. = 5 oz. each

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*** Please note that all dimensions are approximate ***