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Early Miners Sticking Tommy Candle holder
Guns International #: 101521970 Seller's Inventory #: RJT#5770
Category: Collectibles - Western - Collectibles - Civil War
Seller's Information
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Seller: River Junction Trade Co.
Company: Box 275 McGregor, Ia. 52157
Member Since: 10/20/09
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Boeke
State: Iowa
Zip: 52157
Country: United States
Phone: (563) 880-4588
Phone2: (563) 880-4588
Fax: (563) 873-3647
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 342
Total Number of Listings: 7838
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: credit card, M O, Personal check
About Us: RIVER JUNCTION TRADE Co. Deals in one-of-a-kind pieces that define WILD WEST AMERICANA. Our collection, includes Historic Antiques, Firearms, and 19th Century Dry Goods, Old West Clothing, Hats, Gun Leather and Custom Gun Grips. To review this item, Copy the Seller's FOUR DIGIT NUMBER from the top of this page CLICK THE BLUE LINK BELOW TO VISIT OUR SITE and paste the four digit number into the search box. This item can ship from our on hand stock or sometimes as in the case of some gun grips is made to your order. You can order online. WE DO NOT CHARGE ANY CREDIT CARD FEE. Order with a credit card or pay-pal on our site or mail check. Before you checkout you will see shipping cost and total. We answer questions. Call Jim 563-880-4588.
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Description:
Gold Miners candle holder. Commonly called a sticking tommy. It has a hook to go over a timber in the mine. The point could be stuck into a timber or a crevice in the rock. Nice hard to find mine item. This is a very nice blacksmith made Sticking Tommy from the 18th century and during or shortly after the 1849 California Gold Rush. It is the type used by hard rock miners in the West before lantern technology advanced for mine use. This Tommy is approximately 11 inches long and about 3 3/4 inches high. It is the type that was stuck into the miner's soft hat and then into shoring timbers when at the work site. You'd be ready to load your 16 tons... whew, I get tired, not to mention claustrophobic, just thinking about it.Notice on the bottom view of the candle cup how the stock was tapered into a thinner sheet to form the cup. The spike has a graceful taper, and the surface is original and untouched. A very nice piece of early iron for a collection. I think you'll be well pleased, it's a beautifully crafted example of early lighting. The one I am wearing is not the one offer. The other photos are the one you will receive.
Payment: Item, can be ordered on line with a credit card or paypal on our sight. Just Google (riverjunction) and type in the River Junction Trade Co. item number (5770) in the search box. Before you checkout you will see shipping cost and total. OR If you prefer: Pay by cash, postal money order, cashiers check, personal & business checks. We wait for checks to clear. We always answer questions and entertain offers. Have questions? Call me 563-880-4588. Jim
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