UNUSUAL CHAMBER STICK WITH SNUFFER
A nicely made unique chamber stick with arm for carrying which also houses the snuffer.
9 3/4"L x 5 1/2"H, snuffer 2 7/8"H (LLTK)
List Price: $325
EARLY 18th CENTURY ADJUSTABLE WOODEN CANDLE STA
A rare and unique 1720-1750 American wooden candle stand with a magnificent carved threaded post holding a movable carved two candle arm. This candle stand is all original and its in excellent condition. (LBEE)
Dimensions: 37"H, Base 7 1/2" x 8 1/2"
List Price: $2900
TRAMMEL (1740-1800) WITH GREASE LAMP(1700-1730)
Trammels of this size were used for smaller utensils such as grease or pan lamps, candle holders, cruises and small tea kettles. This is a well used trammel that is in great condition. The adjustable length is 27 1/2" to 40". (LETA)
This pan or grease lamp is extremely well made with the twist on the arm and the one piece construction. The pan lamp or grease lamp was filled with grease or oil and in order to use this lamp a hempen or vegetable fibre wick was inserted through a central hole in a small disc of cork or wood. The shallow pan was then filled with oil and the wick would float freely in the pan. The pan was then suspended from nail or trammel.
List Price: Trammel $395(LETA), Grease Lamp: $195(DOE), Both Items: $550
PIERCED 19th CENTURY TIN LANTERN- CATHEDRAL WINDOW DESIGN
A pierced tin lantern with a unique cathedral window design. The punched holes limited the light but shielded the light from winds and drafts. In addition these “barn” lanterns were in a hay- strewn barn.Note the 3 windows and the tabbed candle holder.(TLLK)
Dimensions: 14 1/2”H, 5 1/2”DIA.
SOLD
WI HANGING CANDLE HOLDER with RUSH HOLDER- 18th CENTURY
An interesting well made 18th century wrought iron hanging candle holder with a rush light holder. Note the twisted shaft and the rat tail hanger. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: Length 29", Width 3"
List Price:$600
WALNUT CANDLE BOX 19th CENTURY
A beautiful 19th century hand dovetailed walnut candle box with a raised panel sliding lid. The box has two compartments inside, each measuring 9" x 7 1/2". The candle box is in excellent condition with no loss on the sliding lid or track, no cracks , chips or repairs.(LKST)
Dimensions: 19 1/8"L x 81/2"W x 4 3/4"H
List Price: $425
VERY RARE ARTICULATING HAND FORGED WALL MOUNTED LIGHTING DEVICE
Elbow jointed extension holders were mounted to work benches, chairs, walls, posts, mantles and gave the owner maximum flexibility in using the light from a single candle. As a result, the design of such lights was varied. While some used clamps to attach the light, this design used a mantle, pole, wall etc. This design permit height, rotation and extension adjustments. A great example of human creativity. Found in the attic an 18th century home in Ipswich, Mass. (BEEDET)
Dimensions: 36 1/2" Height of Rod, Candle Extends to 16"
SOLD
BETTY LAMP SIGNED BOKAR CA:1790
From the Nelson Haje collection. This signed Bokar Betty Lamp ca:1790 has the important wick support, a nicely designed hook and a well made pic. The lamp is all original with hinged lid. The lamp is in excellent condition.(ATSH)
Dimensions: 37/8"L x 23/4"W
List Price: $575
SIGNED WEDDING BAND HOGSCRAPER CANDLESTICK
SIGNED WEDDING BAND HOGSCRAPER PUSHUP
CANDLESTICK. EARLY 19th CENTURY.. BRASS TRIPLE RING BAND. NOTE NUT ON BOTTOM. (LATE)
DIMENSION: 8 1/2"H
SOLD
EARLY 19th CENTURY ADJUSTABLE WI CANDLE STAND WITH HINGED ARM
A unique size wrought iron candle stand with both vertical and horizontal movement. Note the riveted hinged arm which permits a reasonable horizontal extension as well as circular movement and the spring adjustment which provides vertical movement. Note also the four penny feet and the outstanding finial. This is a blacksmith made early 19th century wrought iron candle lamp where the blacksmith exhibited much of his creative talent. (HLTK)
Height: 28 1/4"
SOLD
RARE FOUR LEG RUSH/CANDLE HOLDER ca:1720
One doesn’t see a table rush/candle holder very often. Nor does one see one with this much work. Note the incised lines at the top of the legs, the little design at the top of the curved feet, the tapered stem with the neat design at the top and bottom below the delicate pinchers and the similar design on the arm holding the close seam cone. A really nice piece in excellent condition.(AKTE)
10 1/4”H
List Price: $650