UNCOMMON C. 1880 BALLOT BOX CAMPAIGN PARADE TORCH.
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Winning Bid:
$129.80 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
2
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 26, 2022 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #235 Session I
Value Code:
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Item Description
4x4x4" metal mount holding a glass ball for kerosene w/original swivel mount to attach to pole. Alternating red and blue posts w/edges repainted many years ago. VG. These were marketed as "Ballot Box Torches" and made to resemble the shape of ballot boxes of the era. Torchlight parade items have always been of keen interest to collectors of campaign artifacts and this is a classic of the era.
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