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Carbide Lamp Collection Here is an interesting grouping of mining related
Carbide Lights and a couple other mining related lights for use in mines back near
the turn of the century. The two "Davey" style lamps are included in this
collection because they are the only ones I have ever bought that I felt were early
enough or different enough from the standard ones that I always see available.
I have split the mining related collections into 4 distinct groups to keep buying
these groups more manageable. There are significant discounts offered for
quantity purchases of these different groupings, and premiums to be paid if there
is just one item that you want to buy out of the group. The different groupings
will include the Oil wicks, my Carbide Lamps and other lighting devices, the Candlestick
selection I have gathered over the years, and finally the dynamite cap tins that
I have available. I do have a couple Dynamite boxes listed for sale back on
the main site at the Misc. Category Page found here as well as a few pairs of dynamite
related pliers . I am looking to sell each of these groupings as a whole instead
of going through the trouble of finding individual buyers for each object.
I believe that I have them priced attractively enough to make this happen.
We shall see.......Good + . . . . . SOLD!
"SUN-RAY"
Carbide Mining Lamp This brass Sun-Ray Carbide mining lamp is a
pretty hard to find carbide mining lamp. This lamp can be found
with a number of different variations that could be ordered. This
example has a very distinctive ribbed reflector. It also has the cap
bracket that doubles as a brace for the reflector. There is a lot of patent info stamped on the base, as well as
the parent company name Dewar. The SunRay Carbide miners light / lamp
is in great condition and will make a great addition to the mine light display or
mining collection.Excellent . . . . .$350.00 SOLD!
Auto-Lite
Carbide Miners
Lamp This
carbide fired miners lamp is equipped with the clip to allow it to fasten to
a hard shell cap. There is also a flint holder / striker attached. A nice looking
lamp, in great condition ready for display. Excellent . . . . .$35.00 SOLD!
"The Baldwin
Lamp" Carbide Mining Lamp Baldwin made a nice looking lamp with
its pinched waist and funnel like top design. This one is nickel
plated and has twin folding handles to carry it by hand. It has some
minor dents and dings. All in all a pretty nice example.
Good+ . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!
"X-RAY"
#187 Carbide Mining Lamp A nice looking, hard to find carbide miners light / lamp for the
mine light display or mining collection. Note the reflector bracket
design. The top is marked Patented, and the name X-Ray is written
across the bottom. This style lamp was produced for a very short
period, and is in top shelf collector condition. Opportunity!!Excellent . . . . .$800.00 SOLD!
Squarelite Carbide Lamp
This
is an unusual and hard to find carbide lamp. It is marked with name
and patent info on the top and side. It looks to be in nice overall condition
with normal wear & tear.
Good + . . . . . $650.00 SOLD!!
Auto-Lite
Nickel Plated Carbide Miners Lamp This
nickel plated carbide fired Auto-Lite miners lamp is in super
condition. It is an earlier patent pending version with the
set screw
tightened reflector. It has a cap bracket, and the striker is good. Note the knurled base as well.
The inside is clean and damage free. This early
style is a much harder to find variant than the
typical later model. A nice looking
carbide lamp, in great condition ready for the mining light collection display.
Excellent . . . . .$150.00 SOLD!
Miner's
Hard Hat w/ Guy's Dropper Carbide Mining Lamp
The hard hat still has the mine
certification sticker in it. The Guy's Dropper lamp is in super
condition. A nice set-up.Excellent . . . . .$195.00 SOLD!
Dew-R-Lite TIP Carbide Miners Lamp by Dewar
Larger
carbides like this with handles are called hand-helds and were typically
used by inspectors or superintendants and the like. The Dewar Co out
of Brooklyn NY marked their lamps with the letters TIP which stands for Its
Trouble Proof A nice looking lamp for display in the
mine related collection. Good+ . . . . .$75.00 SOLD!!
ITP
Dewar Carbide Mining Lamp This is a
superintendent / supervisors size nickel plated
carbide lamp with the logo ITP "Its Trouble Proof" Sometimes read and seen
as TIP. The condition is nice. Excellent . . . . .$95.00 SOLD!!
Auto-Lite Carbide Miners Lamp
This
brass Auto-Lite carbide fired miners lamp is an earlier patent pending version with the
set screw
tightened reflector. Note the knurled base as well. This early
style is a much harder to find variant than the
typical later model. A nice looking
lamp, in great condition ready for display.
Excellent . . . . .$125.00 SOLD!
John
Simmons #209 Pioneer Carbide Miners Lamp
This
carbide fired miners lamp has the name Baldwin and a couple of patent dates
on the top, but it is a John Simmons / Pioneer lamp. It has a steel
reflector and folding superintendant handles. A nice looking
lamp, in great condition ready for display.
Excellent . . . . .$245.00 SOLD!
ZAR Carbide Miners Lamp
This
is a pretty hard to find carbide mining lamp. They were only made for
a few years, and this looks to be one of the later models with the name
incised into the top and various patents on the side. These
carbide lamps were associated with both Simmons, and Baldwin as the era of
carbides was drawing to a close. A nice looking
lamp showing some dents dings and wear, but nice enough for display in the
mine related collection.
Good+ . . . . .$795.00 SOLD!
Victor Carbide Mining Lamp
A nice looking, hard to find carbide miners light / lamp for the
mine light display or mining collection. Note the reflector bracket
design. The top is marked Patented, and the name X-Ray is written
across the bottom. This style lamp was produced for a very short
period, and is in top shelf collector condition. Opportunity!!
Excellent . . . . .$295.00 SOLD!
Hansen "Force Feed" Carbide Mining Lamp
This Hansen Mfg. Co. of Chicago Ill. Miners Carbide Lamp is a very hard to find carbide miners light / lamp.
It will make for a great addition to the mine light display or mining collection.A fellow named Augie Hansen was the designer / maker of this unusual carbide mining lamp. He began his career working for the Justrite mining light company and left their employ to strike out on his own during the early teens. He held a number of different patents related to carbide lamps and mine lighting and was working toward producing the best design possible but did not foresee other developments in mine lighting that brought an end to the endeavor. He produced a few different designs of lamps as he was improving and refining his basic design. All in limited numbers. This model is I believe one of the later ones and includes a very well designed reflector bracket system, an unusual built in striker design, as well as the distinguishing raised basket weave design of the base canister.
This style lamp was produced for a very short period, and is in excellent top shelf un-cleaned collector condition. There is no major damage or dents and everything appears to be operable and correct. I see no cracks or other damage. A very nice, and rare carbide lamp. Opportunity!!
Excellent . . . . .$1295.00 SOLD!!
"Buddy" Carbide Mining Lamp
The Buddy carbide lamp by Ashmead is a nice looking, hard to find carbide miners light / lamp.
The patent is from 1921, and pretty late in the scheme of things. The
segmented base design is very distinctive and gives this lamp a great look.
The adjustable feed lever on the top is upgraded from the typical.
This carbide lamp will be a nice addition to the mine light display or
mining collection. Excellent . . . . .$225.00 SOLD!
"SUN-RAY"
Carbide Mining Lamp This brass Sun-Ray Carbide mining lamp is a
pretty hard to find carbide mining lamp. This lamp can be found
with a number of different variations that could be ordered. This
example has a very distinctive ribbed reflector. It also has the cap
bracket that doubles as a brace for the reflector. There is a lot of patent info stamped on the base, as well as
the parent company name Dewar. The SunRay Carbide miners light / lamp
is in great condition and will make a great addition to the mine light display or
mining collection.Excellent . . . . .$350.00 SOLD
Justrite
Carbide Lamp in Original Box
This carbide fired lamp is NOS. The box shows some wear &
tear from being shuffled about on the shelf, but the light is mint. Good . . . . .$95.00 SOLD!
Justrite Carbide Lamp This lamp
looks to be in nice overall condition noting the hook area repair / solder
job. Good + . . . . . $55.00 SOLD!!
Justrite Carbide Lamp
Unusual nickel plated lamp It looks to be in nice overall condition w/
minor ding. Good + . . . . . $55.00 SOLD!!
"No Name" Carbide Lamp
The It looks to be in nice overall condition. Good + . . . . . $45.00 SOLD!!
Justrite #12 Carbide Mining Lantern /
Lamp
The name and patent info are stamped onto the body. It looks to be in nice overall condition
noting the repair to the lower body using solder. Good + . . . . . $85.00 SOLD!!
Justrite Carbide Lamp
This has a large reflector and butterfly handle Nice!! Good + . . . . . $25.00 SOLD!!
ITP / It's Trouble Proof Carbide Lamp
The It looks to be in nice overall condition. Good + . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
Justrite Carbide Lamp
Large Superintendents lamp. Dents & Dings.
Good - . . . . . $10.00 SOLD!!
Autolite Nickeled Carbide Lamp
Good + . . . . . $50.00 SOLD!!
Justrite Carbide Lamp
Dents and dings.
Good . . . . . $20.00 SOLD!!
Autolite Carbide Lamp
This looks to be in nice overall condition.
Good + . . . . . $30.00 SOLD!!
Autolite Carbide Lamp
This looks to be in nice overall condition. Good + . . . . . $30.00 SOLD!!
Justrite Carbide Lamp
Dented and well used. Good + . . . . . $20.00 SOLD!!
Wolf "Baby" Miners Safety Lamp
This unusually small miners light was made by the Wolf Safety Lamp Co of America. It is made of Aluminum and stands just about 7" tall which is much shorter
than the standard size model safety lamps. The overall condition is nice noting one small dent and the owner scratched initials in the lower portion. (see pic)
The glass is original and marked Wolf. A very hard to find Mining
Lamp!!
Good . . . . . $550.00 SOLD!!
Miners Koehler Safety Lamp
A nice looking miners safety "Davey" lamp for the display.
Good . . . . .$65.00 SOLD!
American
Safety Lamp & Mine Supply Company of Scranton PA / Safety Lamp
This
Davy style safety lamp is marked differently on the cap than the mining
light of the
same basic design seen above. This American
Safety Lamp & Mine Supply Company Miners lamp has been cleaned, and is in very nice
overall condition. A nice looking lamp ready for display or the
mine related collection.
Excellent . . . . .$295.00 SOLD!
Hughes
Brothers / Scranton PA
Safety Lamp This
miner's safety lamp is marked with the Hughes Bros. name and Scranton PA location around
the base. The bottom is a pinched waist design, and that area is
engraved with a fellows name in a flowing cursive script. The overall condition of this mining light is very
nice It stands
approx 10" tall This early Hughes Brothers of PA mining light / safety lamp has been
carefully cleaned
and is ready for display in the mining related collection. Excellent . . . . .$395.00 SOLD!
George
Stephenson
"Geordie" Safety Lamp / Mining Light The
only marking on this unusual mining lamp is J C B in a triangle on the lip
by the top bonnet. I could find no reference to that in Pohs book. Inside the base it is stamped with the number 11
on two parts. I believe this to be a George Stephenson design miners safety lamp
from the mid 19th century. It
is a design that was first developed in the early 19th century by George Stephenson
who is also famous for his work involving Steam trains or locomotives.
George Stephenson is one of the 3 big names in the early development of
miners safety lamps along with Davy and Clanny.It seems all three were working to find a solution to the problem of explosive gases found in mines and mining lights that could ignite those gases with open flames used in other designs like candles, oil wick mine lights or other mine lighting designs. Stephenson's idea did not gain as widespread acceptance or use as Davy's idea, and are considered rarer than more commonly found makes or designs. In his book Henry Pohs devotes an entire chapter to Stephenson and this style lamp but never pictures this exact one, or shows a good pic of the inner workings. I could not find any examples of this lamp at some of the internet sites dealing with safety lamps either.
I am no expert, but my understanding of the the idea that is different from the Davy or Clanny designs is the way the design allowed air to pass through the upper / inner housing inside the gauze / wire mesh. (see pic showing inside of base). Pohs also makes reference to the closed bonnet design being different. These design ideas were such that the flame inside the lamp was protected in such a way as to not allow it to ignite the gaseous air outside the gauze / wire enclosure. Inside there is a copper or brass tube with perforations that can slide up and down. i have been told that there is a missing glass tube that this would fit on. I do not know. A rare and early mining / safety lamp in very nice condition. Ready for the mine light collection and display.
Excellent . . . . .$2295.00 SOLD!!
Koehler
#209 Permissible
Safety Lamp This #209 miners safety
lamp by Koehler of Marlboro Mass in in near mint unfired condition.
It is a nice looking safety lamp ready for display in the mining
collection. Excellent . . . . .$95.00 SOLD!!
Wolf Aluminum Carbide Safety Lamp
Used, but OK.
Good . . . . . $65.00 SOLD!!
Hughes
Brothers Clanny Style
Safety Lamp This
miner's safety lamp is marked with the Hughes name and Scranton PA location around
the base. The overall condition of this mining light is very
good. The glass is good, and it seems to be operable. It stands
approx 10" tall This early Hughes Brothers of PA mining light / safety lamp has been cleaned
and is ready for display in the mining related collection. Excellent . . . . .$295.00 SOLD
Wolf Safety Lamp This
Davy style miners safety
lamp by Wolf of NY is in super cleaned condition.
It is a nice looking miners safety lamp ready for display in the mining
related or other collection.
Excellent . . . . .$100.00 SOLD!
Hughes
Brothers Scranton PA Miniature "Vest Pocket"
Safety Lamp This
miniature Hughes Brothers style safety lamp is commonly referred to as the
"vest pocket" model. Some people have called them salesman samples as
well. The dia. of the base is just 1 1/2" and it stands approx 4"
tall. ( See the last pic to see it next to a regular size lamp.) The base on this lamp is clearly marked with the Hughes Brothers name and
Scranton PA location as can be
seen in the pics. The overall condition is second to none.
This is one of
the rarest and hardest to find of all safety lamps, large or small.The Pohs book has pictures of a few similar sized lamps from the Tony Moon collection, but this exact style or type is not pictured. . A similar lamp can be seen on a website about safety lamps but that one is unmarked with the maker or location name. That example is said to have originated from Larry Clicks collection. Those were the only ones I could find reference to on the internet or in the references I have..
A opportunity that only presents itself occasionally. Highly recommended!!
Excellent . . . . .$ SOLD!
American
Safety Lamp & Mine Supply Company of Scranton PA / Safety Lamp This
Davy style safety lamp / mining light is marked on the cap with the initials A. S. L. & M
C and around the base with the American
Safety Lamp & Mine Supply Company name spelled out. The cap is also stamped with a mine or
other location name, and a number. I do not recognize the second name /
initials there.. This miners lamp stands just under 10" tall. A nice looking
mining lamp with good patina. Good . . . . .$200.00 SOLD!
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antiques & collectibles we have sold.
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