Description
It works perfectly. It has plenty of use marks but no chips missing or anything like that. It a real nice working piece of American history.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Oak and Iron
Distinguishing marks
The date 1844 and "C+B is engraved in the jack as shown in the pictures
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
22" high with the metal jack retracted, 36" high with it extended. It's tapered from 7" wide at the bottom to 6" wide at the top and 3" thick at the bottom and 2:5" inches think at the top
Date Period
1844
Weight
27 lbs
History
My Dad bought it years ago.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown
For Sale?
No
Photos
Re: Conestoga Wagon Jack
These jacks are not near as rare as one would think given their age and the fact very few people have driven a wagon to work for well over a hundred years ;~). Today these sell in the $250.00- $350.00 range at auction.
Lovejoy