First Ever 19C Wrought Iron Telegraph Pole Climber
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Europe,Circa 1850
Museum label states "Pole climber. Hand made. Used in 1850 in Nova Scotia at time of French cable landing. This climber made by lineman's father, a blacksmith, from the rim of a carriage wheel. It might be the first climber used on the continent of North America."
14" Length,Iron
Museum label states "Pole climber. Hand made. Used in 1850 in Nova Scotia at time of French cable landing. This climber made by lineman's father, a blacksmith, from the rim of a carriage wheel. It might be the first climber used on the continent of North America."
14" Length,Iron
Condition
Wear as associated with age and use, please refer to photographs.
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First Ever 19C Wrought Iron Telegraph Pole Climber
Estimate $10 - $10,000
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