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IL,Chicago-Cook County,Folding Hook, Spike & Thimble Miner's Candlestick

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:2,750.00 USD Estimated At:5,500.00 USD and UP
IL,Chicago-Cook County,Folding Hook, Spike & Thimble Miner's Candlestick
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday August22, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Live Auction
Friday & Saturday
August 23 & 24, 2013
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Lot Pick Up
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday August 25, 10am-1pm

-This elegant folding stick is nickel-plated steel, and has "The Aetna Powder Co. Chicago" stamped on the thimble. The hook and thimble rotate as one, and the spike folds into the handle when the outside arms are slightly spread. The thimble/ hook piece rotates up against a stop, locking the arms around the spike. Measures 3.75" folded, 6.25" unfolded. Excellent workmanship, extremely rare. Reputed to be one of only 3-6 known. The hook has some minor rust on the point, and some very light corrosion on the folding part of the spike. Otherwise, excellent condition. [Ref: Miners` Candlesticks by W.E. Wilson and T. Bobrink.] HKA#61956