Late 18th-Century Primitive Antique Iron Splint Holder Lighting Device/Peerman

A late 18th-century primitive antique iron splint holder / peerman.

With a hanging hook, over an iron shaft with an adjoining iron hooped splint holder with a sprung arm. Terminating on a circular drip-pan base.

These devices were made to hold a wooden splint within the iron hoop (secured under tension by the spring). The splint was then lit to provide light.

Provenance – Barn find in Norfolk. Late 18th-century. Possibly North European.

Condition – Please refer to the images. There is surface pitting and oxidation to the iron commensurate with age. A further detailed condition report is available upon request.

Size – Height 20 cm (approx 8″)