Every Early American HOME NEEDS THIS!

[@anniep9323]

I really enjoyed these videos on lighting . Can’t wait to see part 3 !! Love when you do these kinds of videos with Alice ! ❤❤❤

[@AnneClay]

We do them in batches because it takes a day and she lives quite far from me so there are more coming throughout the weeks!!

[@anniep9323]

@@AnneClay wonderful can’t wait

[@judymelchert3966]

Always learn something new from seeing Alice's collections ! Looking forward to more

[@AnneClay]

I love to learn about the background to all these prim staples!

[@s2cgar]

Love the videos…..so much better than today’s television shows. I’m 65 and glad for things like this.

[@AnneClay]

Well I’m so glad you’re here then!

[@tscarletespin2261]

You can definitely use mixed metals and mixed imported pieces and still make them look like they fit into an early American home. The way you style it, no one would ever know. ❤

[@AnneClay]

So true.

[@deborah3055]

Thank you again ladies I always learn something new from you. I love the candlesticks 💕

[@AnneClay]

They are pretty cool aren’t they Deborah?

[@marlenefolta6912]

So interesting, always learning something new on your videos. Thank you Alice and Anne, it’s fun learning the history of early antiques and always love watching.

[@AnneClay]

Glad you enjoyed it Marlene!

[@debby891]

Love, love, love this as my passion is early prim lighting too. Such an amazing collection and love the history of each. As a child I was always taught that when life seems dark, look for the light as light is a sign of hope and at 65 truly believe this. Thank you so much for an awesome video♥️🕯️♥️

[@AnneClay]

I totally agree! Thanks for sharing that!

[@debby891]

@@AnneClay do you think she’d do a part 3 on candle molds and candles🤞🤞🤞

[@gailgarnett1551]

Hi Anne and Alice. So informative! Just love all videos with Alice. She is a wealth of information! Thank you both and can't wait for the next video. Enjoy your day!!💗💗

[@AnneClay]

Glad you enjoyed it Gail! These are fun to do - I always learn new things!

[@geavonnashel9185]

Love, Love, Love, The candlesticks ! Thank you, Alice and Anne !!!

[@AnneClay]

You're very welcome!

[@rebeccatarrance8444]

I have fell in love with the "rush lights" recently but my favorite is the "hogscraper." I have five of the hogscraper candlesticks. Two of those are wedding band. Great information! Thanks Alice and Anne!

[@reneedarling]

My Aunt own a 1840s house an in the barn, my uncle found a pair of candle sticks made of wood, painted black about 18-20 inchens long with a wood brackets. the story goes at the bottom of the stairs a wall bracket was hung on the wall, candle sticks were place an you would take one to see up stairs an another bracket was on the wall at the top of the stairs an you hung it there. I had them reproduced for me. I have mine by the stairs an think of the people an my Aunt who had them.

[@sheilaackers3854]

I think you could put a polished pewter plate where the rush used to go to send out reflected light.

[@alicerickard8077]

I bet you could!!!

[@AnneClay]

Yes!

[@RN-mn3jn]

Wow😮 I had no idea those candlesticks were selling for over $300😮

[@AnneClay]

Things become collectors items.

[@RN-mn3jn]

@@AnneClay Lol I would have so lost the “guess what this cost” game on these! I love them. Always wanted them. They are the neatest things and to hold history in your hands…amazing.

[@barbarasimmons7637]

Anne and Alice, you did it again!!!A wonderful video. So many wonderful antiques and so much information! You absolutely made my Sunday afternoon!

[@AnneClay]

Oh that’s wonderful Barbara!

[@carmenmontmarquet706]

Thank You Alice and Anne, loved learning about all the candle holders and hog scrapers!

[@AnneClay]

You're very welcome Carmen - thanks for watching!

[@AnnYoung-h5h]

Anne. you stumped Alice on what were wicks made of? In pioneer days they used cotton and linen .Also the wicks would be twisted for better burning. I am beginning a collection of early pieces. Unfortunally, I bought a wedding band hogscraper on Ebay and was later told it is a reproduction!! It has a good look so I will display it. I would love if Alice could show a reproduction and tell us what to watch for!!

[@AnneClay]

Oh boy that’s terrible.

[@laurievoelker9005]

I think the rush was used like a match . Maybe light in the main fireplace to light the candle, then just save rush for next time . 🤔🤔🤔 just a thought I had.

[@AnneClay]

Who knew rushes could be so versatile? Maybe we should start a rush-lighting trend!

[@laurievoelker9005]

@@AnneClay 😊

[@alicerickard8077]

Yes I pretty much thought that after the fact - I hadn't thought about it until Anne asked the question

[@AnneClay]

What did you think of??

[@alicerickard8077]

I was talking about the fact that reeds probably were lit on one end - meant this reply to go to Stephen- that you Stephen for your insight

[@alicerickard8077]

Also that they probably just lit either the candle or the reed - lighting both didn't seem like something they would do given the work making a candle

[@reddog40]

Hi Anne I just love this series and Alice's collections!I love early lighting and always love learning about different things about it . Alice is the one from way back that got me started on hogscrappers😂 Still haven't found a wedding band but is on my list for Brimfield.🕊️💚

[@AnneClay]

I'm so glad! keep looking - you'll find one!! I have one from an antique dealer who posted it on FB. I could only afford one but at the time she was selling 3.

[@debraadamsadams6955]

Thank you for the education on the items. Very awesome collection.

[@AnneClay]

Glad you enjoyed it Deborah.

[@brendaketzler4112]

I so enjoyed all the info. on early lighting and seeing your great collection Alice.❤Thanks once again Anne for a great video.

[@AnneClay]

It was my pleasure Brenda!

[@hmc3142]

This was very interesting. I never knew hogscrapers were that expensive, but they are beautiful! Thanks for a great video!

[@AnneClay]

It's always good to know what you're looking at Maddelena! I often wonder when I go out what is a fair price so this was truly helpful!

[@cindytilbert1403]

I must have got good prices on mine under $200 for wedding band candlesticks with the nut in very good condition.

[@AnneClay]

Ooh lucky you!!

[@doggiemama7192]

Very informative.

[@AnneClay]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@donnamunson902]

Wow, I must be all mixed up! I thought the rush holder was there to be able to hold the rush material in place until it was needed to light something else. Once the rush was lit, you could take the smoldering rush to light other devices like another candle, a lantern, or a fireplace. I am wondering if you left the burning rush in the clamp like holder, what would stop it from dropping "embers" onto the surface of a table, etc......just trying to make this work in my brain......loved your collection, Alice! We are kindred spirits, as I collect early lighting as well!

[@alicerickard8077]

As I understand it now - you would light the rush or the candle. The rush would be used when you wanted light just for a short period of time. Candles were expensive so the rush provided short term light.

[@adairpoole5770]

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