19th Century Wrought Iron Rush Light Holder Books - History

19th Century Wrought Iron Rush Light Holder Books - History**RESERVED** A charming mid late 19th century wrought iron rush light holder. The rushlight has a circular base with a central cross with the twisted stem rising from the centre and terminating in a hinged rush light and candle holder. The hinge still operates smoothly and the whole piece has a great patina throughout. Dimensions Height: 28cm Diameter of base: 9. 1cm Diameter of candle holder: 2. 2cm Delivery UK Mainland: FREE International Delivery:

Thirty-sixth impression

It remains to this day the only completely faithful rendering of Beethoven’s features known

The whole piece is exceptionally well carved with extraordinary attention to detail throughout

L' to the lower right and dated 188[

A charming miniature sterling silver salt shaker in the form of a cottage loaf

the first ventures outside drapery

The frame is substantial and shows some wear commensurate with age but remains attractive

The instrument has a circular weighted base and a thumb-screw end to the magnifier arm to help manoeuvre the condenser lens with ease

'Chemistry Of Common Life'

Note the lock does not click shut

William Thackeray and George Eliot

five raised bands to the spines with gilt stamped red leather title panels and green leather volume panels