Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

March 21, 2024: Americana - Day Two

Thu, Mar 21, 2024 09:00AM EDT
  • Primitive Lighting
Lot 1428

WROUGHT-IRON TABLE-TOP RUSHLIGHT

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$318.75
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

WROUGHT-IRON TABLE-TOP RUSHLIGHT, spiraling shaft supporting hinged rushlight holder jaws with a large extended counterweight curl, spike form supported by a wooden block. 19th century. 8 7/8" HOA, 5 1/4" DOA.
Literature: Parallels Rushlight Club - Early Lighting, p. 12, fig. 2-10.

Condition

Excellent condition with expected wear, jaw tips with some roughness and some scattered rust, wooden base with expected imperfections including a separation.