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Quote from: Junkologist on February 01, 2020, 07:07:16 pm

I just wish I knew the story behind it. I asked the seller, but he just picked it up at a farm estate sale. Guess I’ll just have to make up something good. Lol

I got a story Mike , President James Madison was steaming it when the British set fire to the White House,  Dolly didnt have time to gather up the Jensen #10 & it got partially burned . My timeline "might" be a little off....😉😊

That’s a good one, but I think you’re right about the timeline!😆
Maybe Tom Jensen Sr was assembling a batch of these when an ash from his cigar dropped off unnoticed and set a smoldering fire to this base. It drew his attention before too much damage was done and he was able to put it out. Being the frugal man he was, it was still totally functional, so out the door it went!🤣🤣