13th-15th century AD. A forged iron pricket and cup candle holder, with tapering rectangular-section arm for insertion into a wall, one arm with a curved oval-shaped cup intended to receive a candle. Cf. Egan, G., The Medieval Hoehold Daily Living c.1150-c.1450, London, 2010, fig.419, for similar. 89 grams, 12cm wide (4 3/4"). Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection (part 2), Essex, UK. [No Reserve]