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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Rush Light Holder

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Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.102

Item type

Domestic Objects

Household Items

Lighting

Themes

Material

Iron

Metal

Height or length

304 mm

Contextual information

A rush light holder is a device, typically resembling pliers or a clamp, used to hold a rushlight – a reed soaked in fat and lit for early forms of lighting. These holders were designed to angle the burning rush for optimal light and often included a candle holder for less frequent use.

Keywords

household

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Monday, 14 April, 2025

Completeness

61

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