A few examples of appraisal values for
RUSHLIGHT

• WROUGHT IRON LOOM LIGHT18th
  WROUGHT IRON LOOM LIGHT18th century, pendant style holder with twisted rope descending to a simple candle cup, 14-1/2 in. Note: From the Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, a longtime member of The Rushlight Club. For additional information on usage of this form, please refer to pages 3-49 in Harry Rapp's Early Lighting, A Pictorial Guide . Provenance: Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, Cary, North Carolina Condition: wear commensurate with age and usage, uniform pitting throughout
• TWO WROUGHT IRON PENDANT LAMPS WITH
  TWO WROUGHT IRON PENDANT LAMPS WITH TRAMMEL18th century, one floating wick form and other double candle holder, each extends between approximately 32 and 38 in.; with hanging rod Note: From the Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, a longtime member of The Rushlight Club. For additional information on the functionality of this form, please refer to page 215 in John Caspall's Fire and Light in the Home, Pre 1820 . Provenance: Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, Cary, North Carolina Condition: wear commensurate with age and usage, uniform pitting throughout
• WROUGHT IRON CANDLE HOLDER AND WICK
  WROUGHT IRON CANDLE HOLDER AND WICK TRIMMER18th century, tall spiked double candle holders on tripod base, with wick trimmer, 54 x 15 in. Note: From the Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, a longtime member of The Rushlight Club. Purchased by Mr. Asrican on June 5, 1988 for $1,350. For additional information on this form, please refer to page 154 in John Caspall's Fire and Light in the Home, Pre 1820 . Provenance: Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, Cary, North Carolina Condition: wear commensurate with age and usage, uniform pitting throughout
• WROUGHT IRON MINER'S CANDLE
  WROUGHT IRON MINER'S CANDLE HOLDER18th century, "Sticking Tommy" candle holder with jamb hook and spiked end, 8-1/4 in. Note: From the Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, a longtime member of The Rushlight Club.
• WROUGHT IRON FLOATING WICK PAN
  WROUGHT IRON FLOATING WICK PAN LAMP18th century, pendant form with deep pan hanging from a twisted rope, 12-1/2 x 6 in. Note: From the Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, a longtime member of The Rushlight Club. Provenance: Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, Cary, North Carolina Condition: wear commensurate with age and usage, uniform pitting throughout
• WOODEN DOUBLE PAN OIL CANDLE
  WOODEN DOUBLE PAN OIL CANDLE STAND19th century, solid form base with two tiers of drip pans, 19 x 7-1/2 x 10-1/2 in. Note: From the Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, a longtime member of The Rushlight Club.
• WROUGHT IRON ADJUSTABLE RUSH
  WROUGHT IRON ADJUSTABLE RUSH LIGHT WITH CANDLE HOLDER18th century, telescoping pendant form descending to rushnips and a single candle holder, adjustable from 33 to 45 in.; with hanging rod Note: From the Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, a longtime member of The Rushlight Club. For additional information on this form, please refer to page 196 in John Caspall's Fire and Light in the Home, Pre 1820 . Provenance: Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, Cary, North Carolina Condition: wear commensurate with age and usage, surface pitting
• WROUGHT IRON PIPE TONGSlate
  WROUGHT IRON PIPE TONGSlate 18th/early 19th century, hand forged ember or pipe tongs, 15 x 3-1/2 in. Note: From the Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, a longtime member of The Rushlight Club. Provenance: Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, Cary, North Carolina Condition: wear commensurate with age and usage, uniform pitting throughout
• WROUGHT IRON GRISSET RUSH
  WROUGHT IRON GRISSET RUSH HOLDERlate 18th/early 19th century, grisset pan with handle, 18-1/2 x 10 in.; with accompanying implements Note: From the Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, a longtime member of The Rushlight Club. For additional information on the grisset pan, please refer to page 201 in John Caspall's Fire and Light in the Home, Pre 1820 . Provenance: Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, Cary, North Carolina Condition: wear commensurate with age and usage, surface pitting and residue
• TWO WROUGHT IRON PAN LAMPS18th
  TWO WROUGHT IRON PAN LAMPS18th century, pendant floating wick pan lamp, 22 in.; single valve four point pan lamp, 20 in. Note: From the Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, a longtime member of The Rushlight Club. The single valve four point pan lamp was purchased by Mr. Asrican on August 13, 1988 for $900. Provenance: Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, Cary, North Carolina Condition: wear commensurate with usage and age, some pitting, residue on surfaces
• SHEET IRON GALLOWS KETTLE LAMP BY
  SHEET IRON GALLOWS KETTLE LAMP BY SHAWN HAYWARDearly 19th century, iron single wick channel inside cylindrical reservoir on tripod base, with original chain and pick, 9 in. Note: From the Estate of Stephen Howard Asrican, a longtime member of The Rushlight Club. Purchased by Mr. Asrican from the Thelma Scott Collection for $775.
• EARLY WROUGHT IRON
  EARLY WROUGHT IRON RUSHLIGHTBritish/American, possibly 17th/18th century, on carved wood base, 13 x 5 x 3 in. Provenance: Thomas W. Bradley and Clionike Bradley, Kalamazoo, Michigan Condition: wax accretion, some rust to iron, base with remnants of applied label(?), scattered cracks and edge chips
• TWO WROUGHT IRON FLOOR
  TWO WROUGHT IRON FLOOR RUSHLIGHTSAmerican, 18th/19th century, one 26 in.; one with adjustable shaft, extends to 39 in. Provenance: Thomas W. Bradley and Clionike Bradley, Kalamazoo, Michigan Condition: surface dirt and wax accretion, scattered areas of rust; taller example slightly off center
• ENGLISH BRASS RUSHLIGHT HOLDER,
  ENGLISH BRASS RUSHLIGHT HOLDER, LATE 18TH C.English brass rushlight holder, late 18th c. , 8 3/4" h. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
• A rushlight holder on tripod
  A rushlight holder on tripod base, 22cm high
• THREE AMERICAN WROUGHT IRON
  THREE AMERICAN WROUGHT IRON LIGHTING DEVICES. Nineteenth century. Floor standing candle holder with swivel arms. 40"h. and two hanging candle holders. Adjustable trammel, 16.75"h. and rushlight holder with candle socket counterweight. 12"l.
• A standing iron adjustable
  A standing iron adjustable rushlight nip and candleholder English early 18th century on tripod foot 39in. Estimate ?500-700 Tarnished and wearing throughout with possible rusting especially heavier on feet. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?420
• WROUGHT-IRON LIGHTING STAND.
  WROUGHT-IRON LIGHTING STAND. American 19th century. Floor-standing rushlight holder with candlesocket counterweight. 48 1/2''h.
• THREE ITEMS. American.
  THREE ITEMS. American. Nineteenth century wrought iron rushlight holder with candle socket counterweight 10 1/2''h. with wooden base and a late set of wrought iron skewers stamped ''DR''; together with a bronze cannon in a wooden carriage with iron wheels and mounts. 6 3/4''l.