Primitive wood block pierced for rushlight

Made:
1701-1800 in England
Primitive wood block pierced for rushlight

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Primitive wood block pierced for rushlight
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Primitive wood block pierced for rushlight

Details

Category:
Lighting
Object Number:
1927-695
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 2.0472 x 2.8346 x 2.8346 in.; 52 x 72 x 72 mm
type:
base block (for spike candlestick/rushlight)
credit:
Lovett Collection