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    Posted 8 years ago

    Joe1934
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    Found near Surf, CA in 1958. Overall measures 11 inches. Copper cup is 4 inches wide and 1-1/2 inches deep. Beautiful patina. No damage to cup. Iron shaft has suffered years of exposure. Threaded wooden post for insulator has weathered crack. Information please. Thank you

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    1. Bstahr, 8 years ago
      A few of these have been found over the years. Many in similar condition to your's. If something considering selling, contact me at bob at hemingray dot com.

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