{"product_id":"late-17th-early-18th-century-wrought-iron-rushlight-on-19th-century-replacement-fruitwood-base","title":"Late 17th - Early 18th Century Wrought Iron Rushlight On 19th Century Replacement Fruitwood Base","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Charming Late 17th Or Early 18th Century Cottage Wrought Iron Rushlight On A 19th Century Replacement Fruitwood Base. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Original Counterweight Is In The Form Of A Iron Cylinder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRushlights were an early form of domestic lighting commonly used in the 17th century, especially in rural areas of Britain and Europe. They consisted of dried rushes that were stripped down and soaked in animal fat (like tallow), then held in place by a metal holder—often made of wrought iron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were inexpensive and widely accessible, making them a practical lighting solution before candles and oil lamps became more affordable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey burned for a relatively short time—often only 10 to 15 minutes per rush—so several were typically used throughout the evening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition Is Good, Structurally Robust And In Good Working Order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e22cm x 7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWeighs 202.80 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366294667647,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/0BDEA98C-2B37-4355-BA48-8D9835DBA6DD.jpg?v=1745568268","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/late-17th-early-18th-century-wrought-iron-rushlight-on-19th-century-replacement-fruitwood-base","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}