Echoes of Craftsmanship Through Time
A Glimpse Into One of Mining’s Most Iconic Tools Before electric lamps, before oil lanterns, even before safe gas lamps, miners relied on something astonishingly simple yet brilliantly functional: a forged iron candle holder known as the Sticking Tommy. And if you’ve ever seen one up close, its unusual shape is unforgettable. With its sharp spike, … Read more