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Rushlight Holder, English, 19th Century

Inventory Number 27170


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.27170

Item type
Object
Physical material
copper alloy
Fat
rush
Dimensions
Diameter: 100mm Height: 150mm Width: 100mm Weight: 199g
Inventory No
27170

Description

A copper alloy stand with circular base. Attached to the central column is a clamp that would hold the pith of the rush.