Dynamite, Guns, and Gold

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April auction
Highlights
1. The Great American Mining Collection
a. Miners Candlesticks. About 300 different. This is easily the finest public offering of uniquely American historic miners candlesticks in history. The sheer volume of the offering is sure to stimulate new collectors in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The material is organized roughly around Wilson-Bobrink, the breakthrough reference for miners candlesticks. You’ll find new discoveries, personalized sticks and expanded discussion regarding manufactured sticks.
b. Mine Carbide Collectibles. The Collection is so massive that we’ve split it into two parts, with the second part coming in June. The development of the acetylene lamps was a scientific breakthrough for the mining industry. The April sale has many tidbits for the collection, including some large hand held lamps and a sampling of other lamps. The June sale has the majority of the Superintendent style hand/hanging lamps and the cap lamps. The collections of carbide/acetylene devices number in excess of one thousand pieces, all different.
c. Miner’s Safety Lamps. This historic invention created generations of scientific devices used for the all-important gas detection. The Collection has 90 different safety lamps. Most will be offered in June.
d. Miner’s Oil wick lamps, hundreds, all different. A large collection of these coal region lamps, they will be offered in June.
e. Other underground mine lighting devices – a vast collection of foreign lamps
f. Wood Blasting and Candle boxes. There is a wonderful collection of these very “showy” collectibles. The variety of the collection is excellent, from explosives boxes to cap boxes to candle boxes. The variety in size is notable too, with a number of the smaller 25 pound boxes. There are at least 50- a sizable collection. A few will be in the June sale, but most in April.
g. Blasting cap tin collection. A significant collection that has singles as well as original boxes full. Easily over 100 blasting cap tin boxes.
h. Mine bell signal signs and other mining enamel signs. A Collection you won’t want to forget. This collection has a wide variety of not only western mines, but international mine signs. The individual state mine bell signal signs are the clear highlight.
i. Mining equipment Patent models -three of them, nineteenth century
2. Antique Bottle Collections
a. Arizona Collection. A wide variety of medicines, sodas and milk bottles
b. Small Nevada Collection. The April sale has some rare Nevada items, with more coming in June.
c. Major Western Whiskey Flask Collection. This collection is slated for June.
d. Great Rarities of Western Whiskies. The April sale offers some outstanding rarities not usually seen at any auction gallery. These are sure to excite the advanced collectors.
e. Colorful antique bottles. It seems we always have submittals of beautiful antique bottles. We’ve got a section in every sale.
f. Leadville, Colorado Collection. A collection of medicines and soda bottles. This one is different – nearly every specimen is dead mint. Watch for the Colorado whiskies coming in June!
3. Postal History and Wells Fargo Express- a large collection of widely varied material. A section we always have, a popular colleting category.
4. Gold
a. Nuggets from Western Sites
b. High grade visible gold in ore specimens from major Nevada mining districts such as Austin and Tuscarora.
c. Jewelry and watches. A collection of pocket watches, gold and Native America jewelry. Diamond jewelry too.
5. Coins, Currency – Numismatics
a. Important 1860’s Unionville silver ingot, a discovery piece
b. Major Morgan Dollar Collection, including varieties
c. US coins, including gold
d. US $20 Gold Note, AU
e. Hundreds of US Proof and Mint sets
f. Fun US currency collectible lots
g. Rare So-Called dollars and gaming items
h. Tokens- great variety of national interest
6. Toys
a. Trains. HO sets, more than 60 engines
b. Hot Wheels. Hundreds of cars.
c. Military toy planes, boats, etc.
d. Original boxed models
7. Documents
a. Mining stocks, some great material
b. Rare western maps
c. V&T RR Document Collection- a beauty
d. Lots of other key pieces
8. Firearms- More than 100 antique firearms. A wide variety of collectible firearms including rarities.
9. Militaria. A nice collection of maybe 100+ pieces coming in June.
a. Swords. A couple dozen
b. Helmets. Dozens
10. Cowboy
a. Great spurs, including silver inlay Garcia
11. Western Research- Key books – a dozen rare western directories, etc.
More Coming In June or Later:
1. A great Western Antique Bottle Collection- considering having a sale in conjunction with the Reno Show in June.
2. Swords- Katana Collection, about 800 different, one of the best collections in America. Watch for an important separate auction!
3. More from the Great American Mining Collection, Carbide lamps, part 2; and Oil wick Lamps
4. The Appalachian Gold Belt Collection- America’s First Gold Discoveries, 1828- the finest collection of documents in private hands. Watch for a stand-alone sale here. We are negotiating venues now.
5. A special offering of mining properties in Colorado. The fee-simple patented claims are in a major gold district, where current exploration is just getting going. Some properties in this district have also produced great gold specimens for the collectors.


If you have collections that might fit into our upcoming sales, please be sure to contact us - we will be traveling to pick up collections for the next 2 months in California, Arizona, Montana and Colorado, with a possible trip to the New York-Boston area later in the year as well.
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Brunswick & Balke Co. Oak Back Bar1101 - Brunswick & Balke Co. Oak Back Bar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The top of this handsome oak back bar features two large glass doors with locks and keys. This is where the bartender kept the high priced liquor, in
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to k***v for (2,500.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,100.00
 
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Western States Trade Tokens Books1103 - Western States Trade Tokens Books
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5 publications: 1) Nevada Trade Tokens, Len Hoskins, John Schilling and Hal Dunn; 2) Merchant Tokens of Montana 1889-1939, George F. Gould; 3) Oregon
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*******e for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Mining in Boulder County Colorado1104 - Mining in Boulder County Colorado
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A historical look back on the semi-centennial anniversary of the County of Boulder. This book is 80 pages long and features a history of mining within
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m********r.. for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Lot Withdrawn1105 - Lot Withdrawn
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Fulminates para Minas Explosivos: Handle with Extreme Care1106 - Fulminates para Minas Explosivos: Handle with Extreme Care
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1000 No. 6 CIA Mexicana de Explosivos. Heavy cardboard box with ten individual 100 count boxes. Very Nice condition! Large box measures 3.75 x 8.75 x
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Sold to m********y for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Big Inch No. 6 Blasting Caps Box1107 - Big Inch No. 6 Blasting Caps Box
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Two cardboard boxes of 100 No. ^ Olin Big Inch Blasting Caps. Box measures 1.25 x 2.5 x 2.5". State: City: Date: ID#44961
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********y for (30.00 + 6.30BP) = 36.30
 
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Western Blasting Caps Cardboard Box with assorted tins1108 - Western Blasting Caps Cardboard Box with assorted tins
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1000 No. 8 Blasting Caps. A product of Western Cartridge Company of East Alton Illinois. 3 x 12.5 x 5". Box is fragile, but hard to find! Tins ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********y for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Original Book, "Meteor Crater in North Central Arizona", DM Berringer1109 - Original Book, "Meteor Crater in North Central Arizona", DM Berringer
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Contains 24 pages of text, maps of the crater, 18 plates of photographs. 8 x 12.5". Meteor crater is unarguably the most famous meteor site in ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********y for (130.00 + 27.30BP) = 157.30
 
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Cascade Mining Company; Two Corporate Record Books1110 - Cascade Mining Company; Two Corporate Record Books
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The records of stock certificates issued, first date is June 1879. In this case, 39 certificates were issued through the end of December 1879 and the
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Sold to d********7 for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Program of the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress1111 - Program of the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress
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Rare piece! The Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress was organized out of the interests and developments for the states west of the Mississippi. The
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Sold to a****y for (150.00 + 32.25BP) = 182.25
 
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"Gold Fields of Cripple Creek"1112 - "Gold Fields of Cripple Creek"
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1901 primary source material for Cripple Creek. Includes short synopsis of mines, organizations, and businesses. Many photographs. One small fold out
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Sold to e********5 for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Leadville, Lake County and The Gold Belt1113 - Leadville, Lake County and The Gold Belt
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"Leadville, Lake County and The Gold Belt, Its Mineral and Natural Resources, Profusely Illustrated." Published by Manning, O'Keefe &a...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********y for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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Silver Plume Mining and Informational Booklets1114 - Silver Plume Mining and Informational Booklets
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Lot of two fantastic booklets on the mining town of Silver Plume. 1) The Silver Plume Mines & Tunnel Co. "The Gold Belt Tunnel." It wa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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RARE Jackson Diary of '591115 - RARE Jackson Diary of '59
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Jackson was credited with the first discovery of gold in Colorado. Copyright 1929 by the Placer Inn. 6.5 x 4". Soft leather cover has become d...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********y for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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The Gold Fields of Colorado Booklet1116 - The Gold Fields of Colorado Booklet
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78 page booklet with fold out map of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Copyright S. K> Hooper. Two tone photographs. Includes the important m...
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Sold to m********y for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Colorado's Gold:1117 - Colorado's Gold:
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Under the Crust, turn soil and you will find all the riches that are needed by man. Published by the Gulf Road and South Park Railroad Line. Great ske
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Sold to m********y for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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Three Colorado Mining Oriented Booklets1118 - Three Colorado Mining Oriented Booklets
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1) Mining Laws enacted by the Legislature of Colorado, 1873. 100 pages. 9 x 6". Nice condition. 2) Same as # 1. Different colored cover. This o...
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Sold to m********y for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Colorado Mining and Resources Information Publications1119 - Colorado Mining and Resources Information Publications
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This is a lot of three informational publications on Colorado and Denver. 1) Mining Laws Enacted by the Legislature of Colorado. Fourth Edition. Publi
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Sold to m********y for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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The Gold Fields of Colorado Booklet1120 - The Gold Fields of Colorado Booklet
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This booklet features information on the various gold districts located on and contiguous to line of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. It was pu...
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Sold to m********y for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Galena lead Mining Informational Booklet1121 - Galena lead Mining Informational Booklet
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Informational booklet on the lead production in the town of Galena. 8 pages, with mining information and images. Printed by Arthur S. McNay. State:
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Sold to m********y for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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One Hundred and Fifth Meeting of the American Institute of Mining Engineers1122 - One Hundred and Fifth Meeting of the American Institute of Mining Engineers
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Beautiful and rare leather bound book for the 1913 Butte Meeting of the American Institute of Mining Engineers. This booklet features information on t
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Sold to m********y for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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The Silver Mines of Nevada1123 - The Silver Mines of Nevada
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In was 1865 and the legendary silver mines of the new state of Nevada were on everyone's mind back east. So, along comes this book with everythi...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to m********y for (1,000.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,210.00
 
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The First "Bancroft's Band-Book of Mining of the Pacific States"1124 - The First "Bancroft's Band-Book of Mining of the Pacific States"
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This is a very rare important historical and research work that focuses on California and the new mining districts in Nevada. Chapters include: Histor
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********y for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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The Black Hills Illustrated, 19041125 - The Black Hills Illustrated, 1904
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The Black Hills Illustrated, A Terse Description of Conditions Past and Present of America's Greatest Mineral Belt. Edited and published under t...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********y for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Homestake Mining Company Historical Company Books1126 - Homestake Mining Company Historical Company Books
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Lot of two books. 1) Homestake the Centennial History of America's Greatest Gold Mine, by William Bronson and T.H. Watkins. 1977. It was written...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m********y for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Utah's Great Mining Districts1127 - Utah's Great Mining Districts
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Historical outline of Utah's mining districts. The districts include Bingham, Tintic, Park City, Mercur, Marysvale, Gold Mountain, Deep Creek, a...
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Sold to m********y for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Report of the Progress the Geological Survey of the State of Virginia for the Year 18381128 - Report of the Progress the Geological Survey of the State of Virginia for the Year 1838
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Written by William B. Rogers, Professor of Natural Philosophy in the University of Virginia. 32 pages without original cover. The pages have be reboun
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Sold to m********y for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Australian Mining and Metallurgy1129 - Australian Mining and Metallurgy
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Written by Donald Clark, B.C.E. Special Commissioner to the Australian Mining Standard. First edition. Critchley Parker, Melbourne, Sydney & Per...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to b*********r for (140.00 + 29.40BP) = 169.40
 
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1907 Mineral Report of British Columbia1130 - 1907 Mineral Report of British Columbia
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A short history of mining in the province of British Columbia, a synopsis of the mining laws, statistics of mineral production to date and a brief sum
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Sold to m********y for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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"A Description of Minerals of Commercial Value" by Barringer1131 - "A Description of Minerals of Commercial Value" by Barringer
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A Practical Reference-book for the Miner, Prospector, and Business Man, or any Person who may be interested in the Extraction or Treatment of the Vari
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to m********y for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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"A Collector's Guide to Antique Miners' Candlesticks1132 - "A Collector's Guide to Antique Miners' Candlesticks
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The "candlestick bible" by Wilson & Bobrink. Worn and used, but contains the price guide and is signed by Bobrink. All pages are firml...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********y for (130.00 + 27.30BP) = 157.30
 
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Small Unused Miners' Candlestick1133 - Small Unused Miners' Candlestick
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A small right hook miners' candlestick that seems practically unused with much of the original finish still in tact. It has a more thin, tall t...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to m********1 for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Five Sperated Miners' Candlesticks1134 - Five Sperated Miners' Candlesticks
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Five right hook miners' candlesticks with separated centers. All are unbrazed with a couple having seen next to no use. The handles all tend t...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to g*****9 for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Two Nice Miners' candlesticks1135 - Two Nice Miners' candlesticks
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Two nice right hook miners' candlesticks with tall hooks. One has a rounded spike and it's hook is rounded and thin, while the other has a ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******1 for (65.00 + 15.60BP) = 80.60
 
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Three Unusual Miners' Candlesticks1136 - Three Unusual Miners' Candlesticks
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Three right hook unusual, blacksmith miners' candlesticks. Two are brazed at center and have rounded handles measuring 2 and 1.5 inches in diam...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r********y.. for (75.00 + 15.75BP) = 90.75
 
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Three Different Miners' Candlesticks1137 - Three Different Miners' Candlesticks
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Three different right hook miners' candlesticks of different construction. One is a brazed center, very small round handle (1.5 inches in diame...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to m********1 for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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Three Tall, Left Hook Miners' Candlesticks1138 - Three Tall, Left Hook Miners' Candlesticks
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Three left hook miners' candlesticks with tall, thin handles. All are teardrop shaped (2.5 - 3 inch diameter) with brazed centers. One has a w...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p******1 for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
 
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Three Unusual Left hook Miners' Candlesticks1139 - Three Unusual Left hook Miners' Candlesticks
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Three left hook unique miners' candlesticks. One has a wide center ridge, a slightly longer thumb lever and a hook that starts slightly thicker...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******1 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Blacksmith Miners' Candlestick1140 - Blacksmith Miners' Candlestick
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A right hook blacksmith miners' candlestick. It has a thick, tall handle that gradiates from thin to thick from handle neck (1.94 inches diamet...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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Miners' Candlestick With Unique Hook1141 - Miners' Candlestick With Unique Hook
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This is a right hook miners' candlestick with a unique hook. The base of the hook is a triangle shaped support with 2 connection points to the ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****E for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Large, Sturdy Miners' Candlestick1142 - Large, Sturdy Miners' Candlestick
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A large, sturdy right hook miners' candlestick. This one was made to last! It has a tall, thin, teardrop shaped handle (2.75 inch diameter) not...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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19th Centruy Crude Miners Candlestick1143 - 19th Centruy Crude Miners Candlestick
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A large, slightly crude, 19th century miners candlestick. The top rim of the thimble has a decorative sawtooth pattern around it. The hook is tall a
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to p******1 for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Unusual Miners Candlestick Design1144 - Unusual Miners Candlestick Design
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An unusual design, right hook miners candlestick. This is a relatively small stick with the hook and thimble much closer to the front of the spike th
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to h********h for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Heavy Duty Miners Candlestick1145 - Heavy Duty Miners Candlestick
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A well made, heavy duty, right hook miners candlestick. There are a few decorative grooves on the thumb lever and handle neck that add additional fla
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (95.00 + 19.95BP) = 114.95
 
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Two Unusual Thin Miners Candlesticks1146 - Two Unusual Thin Miners Candlesticks
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Two unusual thin hook miners candlesticks. One is a small sized (9.5 inches long), wire thin right hook riveted into the handle neck. There is a sma
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Miners Candlestick With Unusual Candle Holder1147 - Miners Candlestick With Unusual Candle Holder
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A left hook varcets miners candlestick. This has a unique candle holder where a piece of metal riveted to the thimble branches off with one part acti
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******1 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Right Hook Assembled Blacksmith Candlestick1148 - Right Hook Assembled Blacksmith Candlestick
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Unique design blacksmith candlestick. There is no visible stamp or marking. 10.5" inches long and made of steel, two piece assembled stick. No ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******1 for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Left Hook Fancy Blacksmith Candlestick1149 - Left Hook Fancy Blacksmith Candlestick
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This candlestick features twisting and wavy ornamentation on the spike and hook. There is no markings. One-piece steel. 12.25" inches long and ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to p******1 for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Left Hook Miners' Candlestick1150 - Left Hook Miners' Candlestick
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This is a manufactured miner's candlestick with original black varnish. There is no wide ridge center on this one. One-piece steel design with n...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to E*****1 for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Heavy Duty Left Hook Miner's Candlestick1151 - Heavy Duty Left Hook Miner's Candlestick
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This is a heavy 13" standard candlestick. Three-piece steel with wide ridge center. It measures 13.25" inches long. State: City: Dat...
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Two Unique Left Hook Miners' Candlesticks1152 - Two Unique Left Hook Miners' Candlesticks
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Lot of two different blacksmith candlesticks. 1) Two-piece steel with wide ridge center. 11.25" inches long. No marks or stamps. 2) Two-piece s...
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Twisted Blacksmith Miners' Candlestick1153 - Twisted Blacksmith Miners' Candlestick
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Unique candlestick with a twisted design on the spike. It appears to be all in one piece and made of steel. 8" inches long, with a wide ridge c...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to V********e for (45.00 + 9.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Partially Cast Model Miners' Candlestick1154 - Partially Cast Model Miners' Candlestick
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This stick is 11" inches long made from steel and secured together by a cast brass collar. According to Wilson and Bobrink the three steel sect...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to p********1 for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Miners Candlestick1155 - Miners Candlestick
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This stick is identical to Wilson-Bobrink number 10, except there is no patent date on the stick. As such, it may be a precursor to the 1890 model. Th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********1 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Fancy Heavy Duty Miners Candlestick1156 - Fancy Heavy Duty Miners Candlestick
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Fancy right hook miners candlestick. Heavy duty with a relatively thick composition of metal throughout. The hook is medium sized and rounded and th
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8*****H for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Two Similar Miners Candlesticks1157 - Two Similar Miners Candlesticks
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Two right hook blacksmith miners candlesticks that has similar construction. The handles are slightly different teardrop shape with one being more ro
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****H for (75.00 + 18.00BP) = 93.00
 
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Fancy Blacksmith Miners Candlestick1158 - Fancy Blacksmith Miners Candlestick
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A fancy right hook blacksmith miners candlestick. The spike has small cuts ("gingerbread bevels") and the thimble has a saw tooth pattern...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Three Small Miners Candlesticks1159 - Three Small Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three small right hook blacksmith miners candlesticks. All have slightly different handles (2 tall and thin, 1 more rounded) and hooks (2 square, 1 r
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Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8***1 for (110.00 + 23.10BP) = 133.10
 
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Unusual Hook-less Miners Candlestick1160 - Unusual Hook-less Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusual high quality miners candlestick with no hook. It was made with no hook as there is no point of attachment for a hook. The thumb lever bro
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Estimate : 80.00 - 130.00
Sold to 8*****H for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Two Beveled Right Hook Miners Candlesticks1161 - Two Beveled Right Hook Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two right hook miners candlesticks with fancy decorations. Both sticks have gingerbread bevels and one has a few cutouts around the top rim of the th
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Estimate : 220.00 - 300.00
Sold to J**********a for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Four Blacksmith Miners Candlesticks1162 - Four Blacksmith Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four right hook blacksmith miners candlesticks. All are slightly different. Two have hook extensions. One is missing a thumb lever. All are variat
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****H for (120.00 + 28.80BP) = 148.80
 
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Two Similar Blacksmith Miners Candlesticks1163 - Two Similar Blacksmith Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two similar right hook blacksmith miners candlesticks. Both have similar teardrop handles and hooks. One was nickel plated originally and parts of i
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****r for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Quality Miners Candlestick1164 - Quality Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A good quality right hook miners candlestick. This stick has some gingerbread beveling on the spike towards the hook side and a saw tooth pattern aro
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Single Piece Construction Miners Candlestick1165 - Single Piece Construction Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A unique right hook miners candlestick that appears to be made from a single piece of metal. No marks. The thickness is constant throughout and the
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8*****H for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Large, Left Hook Miners Candlestick1166 - Large, Left Hook Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large left hook miners candlestick. It has an extended hook and a large, teardrop shaped handle (3.25 inch diameter). Tall thimble and a wide cent
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Left Hook Miners Candlestick1167 - Left Hook Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A samller left hook miners candlestick with a saw tooth pattern around the top edge of the thimble. No markings. It has a rounded teardrop handle an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to l******8 for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Fancy Right Hook Miners Candlestick1168 - Fancy Right Hook Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A right hook miners candlestick with a fancy cut out thumb lever. The handle neck has a gingerbread weld and the hook has a beveled post towards the
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to h********h for (90.00 + 18.90BP) = 108.90
 
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Two Left Hook Blacksmith Miners Candlesticks1169 - Two Left Hook Blacksmith Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two small left hook miners candlesticks. One has a unique beveling in the handle and an unusual small hook with a bend in it. The other has a very s
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Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to l******8 for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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Two Left Hook Miners Candlesticks1170 - Two Left Hook Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two smaller left hook miners candlesticks. No marks on either. Both have hooks that extend past the bend a bit. Both have slightly different rounde
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*****r for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Two similar Left Hook Miners Candlesticks1171 - Two similar Left Hook Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two similar left hook miners candlesticks with similar bevel patterns on the the spike. Handles are both teardrop with a slight difference in roundin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l******8 for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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High Quality Miners Candlestick1172 - High Quality Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A high quality right hook miners candlestick. The hook tapers from large at the bottom to small at the top and is reminiscent of 1870's telegra...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to p********1 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Oddly Sized Miners Candlestick1173 - Oddly Sized Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A right hook miners candlestick with oddly sized parts. No mark. The spike is long and thick and the hook is fairly large and rounded. The thumb le
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****r for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Two Near Mint Miners Candlesticks1174 - Two Near Mint Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two near mint right hook miners candlesticks. Both are similar construction. One has a beveled hook, a larger thumb lever, and a rivet at the handle
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8***1 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Fancy Left Hook Miners Candlestick1175 - Fancy Left Hook Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A fancy left hook miners candlestick. The spike has some gingerbread carvings towards the handle and the hook was extended and a small carving was ad
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to g********t.. for (110.00 + 26.40BP) = 136.40
 
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Choice Fancy Miners Candlestick1176 - Choice Fancy Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A choice right hook miners candlestick. No markings. The thumb lever has a decorative swirl at the end and the hook has a solid triangular base atta
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p******1 for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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Two Unmarked Left Hook Miners Candlesticks1177 - Two Unmarked Left Hook Miners Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two left hook miners candlesticks with no maker marks. Both sticks were likely made by the same maker. They have extended hook with bends, one large
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to m********1 for (80.00 + 19.20BP) = 99.20
 
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Unlisted Unique Miners Candlestick1178 - Unlisted Unique Miners Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A right hook miners candlestick that is unlisted in Wilson & Bobrink, although probably would have been included if known at the time. The hand...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8***1 for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Split Thimble Miners' Candlestick1179 - Split Thimble Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a blacksmith miners' candlestick with a split thimble design. One-piece steel design with a the hook brazed on. This model appears to be...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 9***7 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Unusual Miners' Candlestick Collection1180 - Unusual Miners' Candlestick Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a great group of 3 unusual sticks that can add a little variety to any collection! 1) Broken small high grader, made of one piece steel. It me
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to j*****r for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Unlisted Right Hook Miners' Candlestick1181 - Unlisted Right Hook Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Although this stick is unmarked and unlisted, it is similar to #103 in Wilson and Bobrink. This stick measures 8" inches long and one-piece ste...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****8 for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Unlisted Wire Model Miners' Candlestick1182 - Unlisted Wire Model Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Although this stick is unmarked and unlisted, it is similar to #84 in Wilson and Bobrink. This stick measures 7.75" inches long and one-piece s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8***1 for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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Hat Hook Miners' Candlestick1183 - Hat Hook Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This stick measures 9" inches long and is not marked. Constructed out of two piece steel with hat hook. Rather uncommon stick. Wilson-Bobrink #...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******1 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Miners' Candlestick with Unusual Thumb Lever1184 - Miners' Candlestick with Unusual Thumb Lever
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This stick is unusual with a detailed thumb lever that could have been used to help light matched. This stick is also a high grader. It measures 9.5...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********1 for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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Single Point Miners' Candlesticks1185 - Single Point Miners' Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two abbreviated model miners' candlesticks. According to Wilson and Bobrink, this style of candlestick would have been produced by a blac...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********n.. for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Serrated Thimble Miners' Candlestick1186 - Serrated Thimble Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked and unlisted miners' candlestick with a very Sholder patent like design on the thimble. This stick was constructed from one piece steel...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*****8 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Unusual Left Hook Miners' Candlestick1187 - Unusual Left Hook Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual unmarked and unlisted miners' candlestick with the hook on the left side. Although unlisted in Wilson and Bobrink, it most closely resem...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to p******1 for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Unusual Hook Design Miners' Candlestick1188 - Unusual Hook Design Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual unmarked and unlisted miners' candlestick with an oddly shaped hook. The thumb lever appears to have been shaped into a heart liked desi...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to E*****1 for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Fancy Model Copper Miners' Candlestick1189 - Fancy Model Copper Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful example of a fancy miners' candlestick! This stick features beautiful ornamentation including a serrated thimble, horseshoe designed h...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to G****d for (550.00 + 132.00BP) = 682.00
 
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Large Miners' Candlestick1190 - Large Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extra large miners' candlestick with an unusual hook. This stick measures at 13" long and is constructed from one-piece steel with a wide r...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to k**********y for (55.00 + 11.55BP) = 66.55
 
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Partially Cast Model Miners' Candlestick1191 - Partially Cast Model Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
According to Wilson and Bobrink, the complicated mold needed for casting this stick's handle suggests that it was intended for mass production, ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to p*******h for (550.00 + 115.50BP) = 665.50
 
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Hasp-Thimble Model Miners' Candlestick1192 - Hasp-Thimble Model Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This model of candlestick features a handle that is compressed to insert or move the candle. It measures 13" inches long and was constructed fr...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to p******1 for (170.00 + 40.80BP) = 210.80
 
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Miners' Candlestick with Unique Post1193 - Miners' Candlestick with Unique Post
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Right hook miner's candlestick with a unique post. The hook is set into a wider, bell-shaped base. The spike is skinny and has a tear drop han...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to S****2 for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Two Skinny Miners' Candlesticks1194 - Two Skinny Miners' Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two right hook, braised, skinny spike candlesticks. The first is 13 inches long with a scalloped thumb lever and a round handle (2.5 inches in diamet
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to J**********a for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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5 Small Handle Miners' Candlesticks1195 - 5 Small Handle Miners' Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 right hook, miners' candlesticks with small handles that are mostly round and teardrop shaped with diameters around 1.5 - 2 inches. There are...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to r********y.. for (145.00 + 30.45BP) = 175.45
 
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3 Blacksmith Miners' Candlesticks1196 - 3 Blacksmith Miners' Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 right hook, blacksmith miners' candlesticks. Two have square spikes and small hooks while the large one is rounded with a tall hook. Each ha...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S****2 for (85.00 + 20.40BP) = 105.40
 
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Two Similar Miners' Candlesticks1197 - Two Similar Miners' Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two similar right hook miners' candlesticks. Both have tall, thick, long spikes and rounded handles (diameter = 2 and 2.5 inch), possibly from ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to j*****r for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Beveled Miners' Candlestick1198 - Beveled Miners' Candlestick
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A right hook miners' candlestick with unique beveling on the spike and handle. The spike is very square-set until the edges are rounded off nea...
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to j*****0 for (35.00 + 7.35BP) = 42.35
 
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Three Large Miners' Candlesticks1199 - Three Large Miners' Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three large, right hook, unbraised miners' candlesticks. All three are opened handles (not connected together at handle neck) and teardrop sh...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8***1 for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
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Five Blacksmith Miners' Candlesticks1200 - Five Blacksmith Miners' Candlesticks
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five right hook blacksmith miners' candlesticks. One has an old repair to the hook and another has a broken hook. All have square-shaped spike...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8*****H for (130.00 + 31.20BP) = 161.20
 
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