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Late 1800's Butte Montana Miners Candlestick

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
Late 1800's Butte Montana Miners Candlestick
Included in this lot we have a Montana forged miners candlestick originating from Butte in the late 1800's. The candlestick is made out of a piece of spiked steel looped on itself and with a hook and section to hold a candle. The design was first invented in the 1870's and quickly saw wide use. This kind of candle holder allowed the miner to set it to provide light while working or carry it while traveling. The piece shows good condition overall and shows signs of having been cleaned. The candlestick measures 18 1/4" long by 2 1/4" at the widest and 2 3/4" tall.