Hand forged iron lighting spike

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Hand forged iron lighting spike

Entry/Object ID

313

Description

Hand forged iron lighting spike with candle holder and hook for a betty lamp. Loop at end. Top of candle holder has short triangular teeth. Designed to be pounded into a board or log inside the house in order to provide light.

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1750 - circa 1870

Material

Metal