A late 18th century hampshire / sussex border iron rushnip on a tripod base.

A spring action holder of a style from the hampshire / sussex borders.

The heavy thumbpiece with a pointed end with flat jaws.

Provenance:lot 1094 sothebys Nyetimber Manor sale 27/09/2001

The spring has gone ,a piece of curled metal has been put in to keep the jaws closed and there is a slight bend to one of the legs.

Great pitting and colour

11" high

4.5" wide

For a similar example please see THE RUSHLIGHT AND RELATED HOLDERS by Robert Ashley page 211 photo 173.

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