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Forged Chamberstick
William and Mary Chandelier
Sash Light
Candlestick Set
Round Leaf Sconce
Round Chamberstick
Small Round Chamberstick
Dutch Round Lantern
Meeting House Lantern


Watchman's Lantern
Cathedral Lantern
Wiscasset Sconce
Lantern/Pot Hanger
Thousand Eye Lantern
Betty Lamp
Adjustable Candleholder
Tall Chamberstick
Candle Shield
Beam Spike
Post Sconce
Dousing Cone
Tulip Sconce
Cone Chandelier
Tavern Lamp
Candle Holder and Screen
Adjustable Chamberstick
Reproduction Candleholders
Rushlight holder
Grisset

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Well, if you have a rush light, you need rushes, and to make them you need a grisset, a shallow pan to hold fats or wax to dip your rushes in.
My grisset is about 16 inches long, and with the handle to about 14 inches . The idea was to warm the fat till barely liquid, then dip the rush in,let it soak a few seconds, then remove it. Shown with a few of my first attempts, about 12 inches long...not included.
  Grisset reproduction......$190.00

The humble rushlight...used for about 4000 years, shown in a 17 th - 18 th century early pinch typeholder. The base is about 3 1/2 square, with a total height of 8 inches. Rushes were the standard of lighting for most Poorer Europeans, used here in colonies amongst the poor. In the mid 1700s a pound of rushes, cut, dipped in fat and some wax , about 2 1/2 feet long cost 3 shillings and could provide light for an entire year....1600 rushes to the pound ! Each rush cost about 1 11 th of a farthing ! 
reproduced from many early originals,  The holder.... $35.00
12 inch rushes coming in limited quantities.

Forged Chamberstick (above)
A basic, two-piece forged iron chamberstick reproduced from mid 18th century examples. The candle cup takes a 7\8 inch candle and is riveted down. It has an austere turned wooden handle. Reproduced in steel and wood, it's almost unbreakable. Fully handmade. Measures about 4 1/2 in diam and 14 inches long.
Forged Chamberstick: $100.00

William and Mary Chandelier (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel.
A circa 1710 William and Mary style chandelier. This all-copper piece features candle holders on its five graceful arms. It measures 21" inches across, and about 21" inches tall.
William and Mary Chandelier: $615.00

Sash Light (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel.
A variation of the New England window light with an added shield. Looks great on a mantle or bookcase. Dimensions are 1 3/4" by 8 1/2" tall. Copper.
Sash Light: $30.00

Candlestick Set (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel. Modern.
A very graceful pair made of slightly antiqued copper. Pair includes one 11" and one 14" inch tall candlestick.
Candlestick Set: $60.00

Round Leaf Sconce (two shown above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel. Historic reproduction.
Reproduced from a mid 18th century original. Made in antiqued copper, this sconce measures 11" tall and 8" in diameter.
Round Leaf Sconce: $190.00 each

Round Chamberstick (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel.
Technically a "go to bed light" from the mid-eighteenth century. Measures about 4 1/2" round. In antiqued copper.
Round Chamberstick: $40.00

Small Round Chamberstick (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel.
Called a "go to bed light". copper or brass. As seen in Jim Henson's The Muppet's Treasure Island in tin.
Small Round Chamberstick: $30.00

Dutch Round Lantern (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel. Historic reproduction.
A reproduction of a 17th century style lantern from the Dutch in New York. It features wonderful piercing, mica windows (in the 18th century it was known as Muscovy glass), smoke vents and an ample carrying ring. Antiqued copper. (Shown hanging on our Lantern or Pot Hanger, sold further down on this page.) Measures 6" round, by 12" tall with a 6" carrying handle.
Dutch Round Lantern: $400.00

Meeting House Lantern (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel.
Adapted from an 18th century original. An elegant six sided lantern perfect for a hall or entranceway. Six glass panes for maximum light, with a three-tiered top with over 300 punched holes. About 8" by 20" tall, this lantern may hold one or two candles. Antiqued copper.
As seen in The Patriot with Mel Gibson!
Meeting House Lantern: $600.00

Watchman's Lantern (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel. Historic reproduction. 
A magnificent copy of a 15th century candle carrier. Covered with trefoil piercings and fluted crenelations, this is a medieval masterpiece about 4 1/2" round and 11" tall. In antiqued copper, as was the original.
Watchman's Lantern: $500.00

Cathedral Lantern (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel. Historic reproduction.
From an original 15th century piece. A candle carrier rather than a lantern due to its small diameter (3") it works well with the doors open and a small 3 or 4 inch tall candle in the socket. Made in antiqued copper, with a wooden base like the original. 15" tall. 
Cathedral Lantern: $275.0

Wiscasset Sconce (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel. Historic reproduction.
Copied from an original eighteenth century piece. A very graceful sconce that casts beautiful shadows from its crimped top, it measures 4" by 13". Antiqued copper.
Wiscasset Sconce: $160.00 each

Lantern or Pot Hanger (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel.
Made in heavy copper. Shown antiqued. Wood base not included.
Lantern or Pot Hanger: $39.00

Thousand Eye Lantern (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel. 
A large name for a small sick-room light. Once this style of light was made in many sizes; this is the smallest! Ours is a two-piece unit that accepts a small birthday candle stuck to the base in a puddle of its own wax. Perfect porta-john light!
Dimensions: 1 1/2" by 5 1/2" tall. Brass with a wire handle.
Thousand Eye Lantern: $70.00

Betty Lamp (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel.
Copper and iron. Description coming soon!
Betty Lamp: $160.00

Adjustable Candleholder (above*)
Handmade by Peter Goebel. Historic reproduction.
Dated to the 18th century. Adjustable to three positions, which raises the candle only. Dimensions: 4" base by 5" tall. We offer the adjustable candleholder in brass, or copper. 
*shown in antiqued tin.

Adjustable Candleholder, Brass: $80.00  
Adjustable Candleholder, Copper: $80.00

Tall Chamberstick (above) 
Handmade by Peter Goebel.
A simple, versatile lighting option. Base is weighted for support. 4 1/2" base, 10" tall. Standard version comes without handle.
*shown in antiqued tin with handle, and in new-finish tin without handle.

Tall Chamberstick, Brass: $80.00
Tall Chamberstick, Copper: $80.00
Handle: + $6.00

Candle Shield (above, shown in discontinued tin*)
Handmade by Peter Goebel. Historic reproduction.
A reproduction 18th century candle shield. Gently reflects light forward while throwing a shadow on the wall behind. Made in brass, or copper 
*shown with our tall chamberstick, sold separately. 
Candle Shield: $50.00

Beam Spike (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel. Historic reproduction.
Made in copper and iron, with various woods as available. Reproduced from an eighteenth-century American original. Also called a "Sticking Tommy"
Beam Spike: $95.00

Post Sconce (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel. Historic reproduction. 
A narrow sconce, reproduced from an original in a private collection. It measures 2 1/2 inches wide by 9 3/4 inches tall, and accepts a 7/8 candle.
Post Sconce, Copper: $50.00
Post Sconce, Brass: $50.00

Dousing Cone (above)
Handmade by Peter Goebel.
This little cone was called a 'dousing cone' in the eighteenth century, because to 'douse' was to extinguish, while to 'snuff' was to trim the wick. Our dousing cone is reproduced from an original dated 1760, and made in copper.
Dousing Cone: $30.00

Tulip Sconce (above*)
Handmade by Peter Goebel. A very graceful sconce that evokes Colonial and early America. Made in copper. Measures 4 1/2 wide at the base, and 16 1/2 tall.
*shown lightly antiqued.
Tulip Sconce: $175.00

Copper Cone Chandelier (above; small on left and large on right)
Handmade in the USA by Peter Goebel.
The arms are removable for storage and shipping, making this a great piece for camping or for re-enactments! Comes with a small length of handmade chain to hang it with. The small version has four arms, the large has six.
The small chandelier measures 20 inches in diameter when assembled. The large measures 36 inches in diameter. Copper.
Small Cone Chandelier - $325.00
Large Cone Chandelier - $480.00

Tavern Lamp (above*)
Made by Peter Goebel. Historic Reproduction.
The Tavern Lamp is made with a weighed copper base and a friction-fit sliding sconce that can be adjusted to different heights. It looks great on a table in a historic setting! The base is 6.5" wide, and the lamp measures 38" tall. Sconce size might vary a little. Copper, iron.
Due to the weight and height of this piece, extra shipping may be required.
Alternate sconce shapes are available, such as square or round. Please contact us for availability.
*The Tavern Lamp comes with a finial on top, which is not pictured.
Tavern Lamp: $295.00

Candle Holder and Screen (above, each sold separately)
From the archaeological record, two make do items: a small triangular candle holder made from scrap from an old kettle, measuring 4 inches per side with a tapered candle socket open to the bottom..antiqued brass.
Candle Holder: $45.00
The folding screen is also antiqued brass, and measures about 6 by 10 tall and about 3 1/2 by 10 folded flat.
Screen: $50.00The screen is not documented, the candleholder is.

Adjustable Chamberstick
Dating from the early 18th century. Stands about 9 inches tall on a turned wood base 3 inches in diameter. English, reproduction, heavy brass sheet and hardwood base.
Adjustable Chamberstick: $80.00

Reproduction Candleholders (above)
Left: a 17th century candleholder about 5 inches across with a forged candleholder about 6 1/2 tall. Overall about 9 1/2 tall.
$70.00

Center: a mid 18th century holder cit from a block of wood about 2 inches thick, tapering to 1 inch.forged candleholder.about 5 1/2 long.
$85.00

Right: a wood and iron chamberstick with a spring candle holder, base is 6 inches. Height is about 7 1/2".
$90.00

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