Austria, 18th century A.D. The sprung nip on a tall stem wrought with three S-scrolls for holding spare splints, on a tripod base. Ashley, Robert, The Rushlight and Related Holders - A Regional View, Ashley Publications, 2001, illustrated on p.286, no.249. 1.7 kg, 68.7 cm (27 in.).

Ex Nic McElhatton, former chairman of Christie's South Kensington. Property of a Berkshire, UK, collector. Accompanied by a copy of McElhatton's cataloguing page. Accompanied by copies of the relevant book pages where published.



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