Antique 18th Century Iron Betty Lamp Lantern Hook Spike Fine Early Piece AAFA

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Antique 18th Century Iron Betty Lamp Lantern Hook Spike Fine Early Piece AAFA:
$49.99

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Description:

18th Century Lighting Support Hook with Great Designs Including a RARE Variation of a Brass Work Center Sun Burst Element!

All hand wrought, blacksmith made, this period lighting holder dates from the mid to late 18th century, circa 1750-1790.

Spikes such as this would have been hammered into the wall and beams of early homes for the purpose of supporting a grease (betty) lamp, lantern or other lighting device via the bottom support area.

As you can see the blacksmith who originally made the piece worked in a great decorative element, the face of the piece having a center brass work \"Sun Burst\" element also note the linear decorations on the bottom hook.

There is a brass \"orb\" tack decoration on the upper left corner of the piece, would have originally had another on the right corner but is lacking (lost from age/time). Displays very well with the focal point being the center sunburst decoration.
Nice patina to the iron and brass work!

Measures 6\" in length.

Take a moment to click on the photographs and you\'ll see you can produce enlargements that help highlight the original design and construction. Overall the piece is in good+/very good condition with some age pitting and corrosion. Very slight bend to the end of the spike as is typical on these hook. I chose not to clean the piece as the blackened surface gives a great rustic appeal.

Sure to be a valued addition to any period home decor or as a means to accent and display any lighting collection.
Offered on a buy it now listing!
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