British, late 17th/early 18th century, spiral or courting candleholder with additional candleholder to adjustable tab, consistent and attractive patina, old candle included, 10 x 5-1/8 x 4-7/8 in.
Provenance: Collection of John and Debra Fitzgerald, UK; Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, July 2021 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $2,400); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
Note: A similar lighting device with double socket, but not adjustable, illustrated in The Rushlight and Related Holders: A Regional View, Robert Ashley, 2001, p.179, fig. 23
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Collection of John and Debra Fitzgerald, UK; Elliott & Grace Snyder Antiques, South Egremont, Massachusetts, July 2021 (accompanied by copy of receipt for $2,400); From the Collection of Elbert H. Parsons, Jr., Huntsville, Alabama
in a fine state of preservation, small rust spots, wax remnants, minor bends to base or drop pan probably from manufacturing
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