A miner's candle holder is a historical lighting device used predominantly in hard rock mines from the mid-19th century into the early 20th century. It is a handheld or portable candlestick, typically forged from iron or steel, that holds a candle to provide personal illumination in the absolute darkness of an underground mine.
Key features of a miner's candle holder:
Candle Socket/Thimble: A cup or tube at one end to securely hold a hard, slow-burning candle (often made of stearic acid).
Spike (Sticking Tommy): A sharp, pointed end opposite the candle socket. This spike was used to stick the holder into wooden mine timbers, cracks in the rock wall, or even into the brim of the miner's hat for hands-free operation.
Hook: A curved hook was often incorporated to allow the holder to be hung from timbers, ropes, or ledges.
In essence, it was a versatile, portable light source that could be easily affixed to almost any surface near the miner's workspace
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