^Lot 1016 Aetna Powder Co. Folder Candlestick - , - - Mining Hard goods/Important Mining Publications

This is a very rare folding hook, one of only three known. It’s a spike and thimble model candlestick. Stamping on the thimble reads “The Aetna Powder Co. Chicago.” Folded and unfolded the stick measures 3.75” and 6.25” and is made of steel and plated with nickel. The owner was Ted Bobrink. The Aetna Powder Co. did intend to patent this style of candlestick, but they never did. “The hook and thimble assembly rotates as one piece. In the folded position the two arms of the handle may be spread slightly in order to rotate the spike position. Once the hook and thimble have been raised, the lower arm on the hook locks the two arms of the handle together around the spike.” Wilson 267. RSC 78.

- Ken & Rosemary Roberts Collection