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Title: TNT Detonator Box
Post by: trooper on October 26, 2004, 12:43:41 AM

I would like to know the value of this item. Does anyone have any experience with antique mining equipment? I would say that this unit it approximately 100 years old; it has a charging handle that engages a set of gears that turn a armature housed in a stator assembly, which generates the spark (basically the same principle of a starter motor or alternator). Suprisingly, this item is in excellent condition. I'm sure I could get it to work if I opened it up. It is serviceable and is built very well; an item truly from a better vanished time.  All help will be greatly appreciated.

Title: TNT Detonator Box
Post by: D&b antiques on October 26, 2004, 05:27:17 PM

:o there often known as, hell box's. $125.00 DOLLARS

Title: TNT Detonator Box
Post by: trooper on October 26, 2004, 07:43:37 PM

So, are some of these units more valuable than others or are they all relatively priced the same? Are there any books that I could refer to, regarding identification? I would like to find the exact year and make of this unit. I didn't see any markings other than the alphanumeric serial number stamped on the charging handle.

Title: TNT Detonator Box
Post by: D&b antiques on October 27, 2004, 03:41:06 AM

:huh: most are trade named. atlas for example could bring $300.00 dollars.

Title: TNT Detonator Box
Post by: trooper on October 27, 2004, 10:36:53 AM

How are these units identified? What do I look for? Are there any books available that would have the different models of these detonators?

Title: TNT Detonator Box
Post by: D&b antiques on October 27, 2004, 03:40:10 PM

:huh: I'am not aware of any book's on the subject. the trade name is found on the unit it's self.

Title: TNT Detonator Box
Post by: trooper on October 27, 2004, 08:44:17 PM

Thanks for all the information, it was helpful.