1860s - 1870s PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN PARADE TORCH - FIREMANS PARADE TORCH #2 For Sale -

1860s - 1870s PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN  PARADE TORCH - FIREMANS PARADE TORCH #2

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1860s - 1870s PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN PARADE TORCH - FIREMANS PARADE TORCH #2:
$54.68

Rare and original, ca1860’s or 1870’s American Political Campaign / Parade Torch used by political organizations during Torchlight Parades which were a common form of demonstration during Political Campaigns of the 19th century. These were also used by firemen during night time parades.


This very rare and original double burner Campaign Parade Torch measures approx. 6 1/2” tall overall and the reservoir is 5” in diameter. The Torch is formed in the shape of a flat bottom ball and projecting from the top of the canister there are two original tin burners. The Torch retains the original, wire gimbal that would have been nailed to the end of a wooden rod.


The Torch offered here would have originally been mounted on a long wooden pole and carried by participants of in an Election / Campaign Torch Light Parade. This form of Parade Torch was typical of those used in the 1860’s and 1870’s and both the construction and materials are consistent with this date of manufacture.


This rare and quite wonderful, mid 19th century Campaign Parade Torch is in very good condition. The tin canister form torch head is intact, sound and without significant wear or damage of any kind - no breaks, rust or holes although there are some minor surface dents and one of the two pegs that were used to attach the wire gimbal to the canister is lacking and there is a solder repair on the side of the canister to accommodate the gimbal. The Torch retains the two original, screw in burners. Please see the scans below for a good indication of the form and condition of this rare and wonderful American Parade Torch.


A very rare and quite wonderful, ca1860’s or 1870’s American Political Campaign / Parade Torch and a fantastic addition to any Political Americana Collection!!!


Be sure to check out this seller’s other sales for a number of other 19th Political Campaign / Parade Torches which are also being offered for sale this week on !!

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