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Antique
Mine Lighting
Carbides / Carbide
Lamps
The
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!
Hanson
Carbide Miners Lamp w/ "Snap Lite" Igniter
Super Nice!!! The lever switch is marked Patents Pending. The Hanson Carbide Miners Lamp is a very unusual carbide lamp with several distinctive features. The notable aspects include the diamond quilt base design.
The top hinge is different and more substantial from the norm. Then there is
the slotted reflector brace with the unusual "Snap Lite" igniter built into it.Augie Hanson worked for Justrite Lamp CO. designing many of their lamps before venturing off on his own to form the A. L. Hanson Manufacturing Co. of Chicago ILL. The company is still in business today as the A. L. Hansen Manufacturing Co. of Gurnee, Illinois and today produce automotive parts and accessories.
The overall condition is exceptional. This carbide lamp show little signs of use and it very clean and nice. About as nice as one could ask for. Opportunity to own a rare and unusual super condition carbide!!
Fine . . . . . . . $1400.00 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!!
Antique
Mining Lighting
Safety Lamps
The
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!
Antique
Mining Lighting
Oil Wicks
The
Miner's
Oil Wick Lighting Devices These mining related lighting
devices were used in mines before the advent or introduction of carbide lamps and
then the electrical lighting that came after. Prior to the introduction of
these oil wicks, mines were mostly lit by candle light held in what are known as
miner's candlesticks or "sticking tommies". We live right in the heart of
California gold mining country, and at times the small towns that dot the Sierra
Foothills all around this area had populations of tens of thousands during their
heyday, only to be deserted and left nearly empty a short period later when the
gold ran out. Given that, one might assume or expect there to be more artifacts
related to this Gold Rush era to be found here, but that is not the case and in
general this area has pretty much been sucked dry of most pieces related to its
early mining history. The majority of the mining related artifacts that we
have in our collection, a portion of which we are offering for sale here, were found
in the southern part of the Midwest, near the coal mines there, or on the East Coast.
This collection of oil wicks are all in very good condition. Most are marked
with some sort of manufacturer's ID. The variations that can be found included
ones made of copper, brass, and cast iron in addition to steel / tin. Some
have patented features to allow for air flow or for cleaning, etc. There
are hundreds of variations available so this collection is by no means complete,
but is a very good start or addition.Good + . . . . . SOLD!
Antique
Mining Lighting
Candle Sticks
The
Miner's
Candlestick Lighting Devices These mining related lighting
devices were used in mines before the advent or introduction of carbide lamps and
the electrical lighting that came after. There are hundreds of variations
known, and I am always looking for new or different ones.Good + . . . . . SOLD!
Miners Candlestick w/ File Work / Mining Light The maker of this nice condition
candlestick went the extra mile in shaping the hook, and the loop of the handle. It is unmarked and very nice. Fine . . . . . $145.00 SOLD!!
Miners
Candlestick w/ File Work Decorative Pick / Tool in Handle
The maker of this nice condition candlestick went the extra mile
by including a file worked pick in the loop of the handle. Sticks with
miniature tools incorporated into the design are very rare, almost unique, as each is a one of
a kind piece of art. It is unmarked and very nice. Fine . . . . . $695.00 SOLD!!
Miners
High Grade Candlestick w/ Nice Filework Detailing
This unusual mining / miner's high grader candlestick is in nice condition and has good
form and detailing.It is stamped with the initials R. A. It is said
that miners would hide small gold nuggets held in place w/ mud, in the space
provided in the hollowed out handle. Note how the tapered shaft /
point is file worked to be 6 sided. The hook has also been worked on. Nice!Good + . . . . . . $175.00 SOLD!!
2
Miners Candlesticks / Sticking Tommies The
top one is a pretty common form, but it is clearly stamped / marked Washington
on the bar. I read in a guide for these that this was for a mine
in CA. and that this is a pretty rare variation.
The second
one is a twisted or coiled wire version candlestick. I believe it is
a manufactured piece. It is a bit rough. Both of these have been in a
collection in WA. for a number of years.
Top / Left Good . . . . . .$95.00 SOLD!
Right . . . . . Good . . . . .$35.00 SOLD!
Drivers Oil Wick Mining Lamp
A nice looking Oil Fired Teapot style miners light / lamp for the
mine light / lamp display or collection. This lamp has a single long tube,
and is unmarked as far as i can see. It is a very well made lamp and
has been tastefully cleaned.Excellent . . . . .$55.00 SOLD!
Dunlap's
Pittsburg PA Plated Oil Wick Mining Lamp
The name on the top rim is Dunlap.
It stands just about 2 1/2" tall. This
lamp appears to be unfired, and is in like new condition. This is a good
looking well constructed Oil Fired Teapot style miners light / lamp for the
mine light display or mining collection.
Excellent . . . . .$95.00 SOLD!
Hardsocg Vented Spout Oil Wick Mining Lamp
This lamp is marked on the side Made by
Hardsocg Mfg. Co Ottumwa IA. I am
guessing the maker thought the vents on the spout would somehow make it work
better, burn brighter or make it safer. I have not read the patent for this, but can
just imagine the claims made. A nice looking Oil Fired Teapot style
oilwick miners light / lamp for display in the mining collection.Excellent . . . . .$125.00 SOLD!
M
& O Patented Adjustable Vent Oil-wick Mining Lamp
A bit rough, but OK!Good - . . . . .$195.00 SOLD!
2
Patented M & O Adjustable Vent Oilwick Mining Lamps
A nice looking pair of hard to find vented Oil Fired Teapot style miners lights / lamps.
Both are stamped with the patent dates of April 7 & May 26 on the lids.
The bottom is stamped M & O which stands for the names Murray & O'Connor. The one on the left is a slightly smaller size than the other.
Its base measures 1 5/8, while the larger one is 1 7/8" Diameter. The
larger one is approx 2 3/4" tall and the smaller about 2 1/2". A great
addition for the mining light display or mine related collection.Left . . . Excellent . . . . .$295.00 SOLD!
Right . . . Excellent . . . . .$275.00 SOLD!
Pat
App'd For Cast Aluminum Oil Wick Mining Lamp A nice looking Oil Fired Teapot style miners light / lamp for display
in the mining collection. The body and cap of this miners oilwick
light are non magnetic and I assume Aluminum. It stands just over 2
1/4" tall. Excellent . . . . .$125.00 SOLD!!
Copper Lined
S*T*A*R Oil Wick Mining Lamp A nice looking
Gillis Oil Fired Teapot style oilwick miners light / lamp
that is lined with copper inside. It looks to me to be unfired. The side is inscribed with the name
S*T*A*R & John D. Gillis & Sons Phillipsburg PA.inside a
shield. A super clean example for the mining
light display or mining collection.Excellent . . . . .$145.00 SOLD!
Miners Supply Comp. St Clair PA Oil Wick Mining Lamp
This one has a series of dents on the
side where the information is stamped. It is still a nice looking miners
oilwick light / lamp for the display or collection.
Good+ . . . . .$55.00 SOLD!
Oil
Wick Miner's Lamp This one is nicely
made and has a very vertical spout. It is about 4" tall to the top of
it. It is unmarked. A nice looking Oilwick miners light / lamp for the display or collection.Excellent . . . . .$50.00 SOLD!
Grier
Brothers / Pittsburg *ST*AR* Oil Wick Mining Lamp
This one is copper lined. A nice looking Oil Fired Teapot style miners light / lamp for the
mine light display or mining collection.Excellent . . . . .$95.00 SOLD!
C.
L. Anton Liberty Oil Wick Mining Lamp The
Anton Liberty stamp oil wick lamp is one of the most graphic and pretty of
all the lamps that were made. It is a great scene of Lady Liberty holding up a lighted Anton lamp to light the way. A nice
condition miners light / lamp for the
mine lighting display or mining collection.Excellent . . . . .$95.00 SOLD!
John
Dunlap Co. / Monongahela Valley Pittsburg PA Oil Wick Mining Lamp
A nice looking Oil Fired Teapot style miners light / lamp for display
in the mine related collection.Excellent . . . . $75.00 SOLD!
Oil Wick Mining Lamp
There is a name on the side, but all I
can make out is Frostburg. A nice looking Oil Fired Teapot style miners light / lamp for the display or collection.Excellent . . . . .$45.00 SOLD!!
Misc. Mining Related Antiques
The
Patented
1897 Miner's "Dinner Pail and Lantern" This
rare and unusual miner's lunch pail with lantern was granted a patent on
April 20th 1897. The # is 581,O58. It is stamped with the patent date
on one side. The Patentees names were Harry E. Bryan and William T
Harriman. They hailed from Cadiz Ohio. I had a bit of trouble making he
patent come up, but it finally did after adding an A to the number. It
is very similar with a few minor differences from the drawings.
In Pohs book Miner's Flame Lights Pohs mentions just how rare these miner's lighted lunch pails are and shows a couple other versions, but just the patent illustration for this one.
The cosmetic condition of most of it is fine. It does have one apology, that being the bottom of the lantern's fuel reservoir is rusted out and there are numerous holes there. There is some minor rust in other spots, but nothing serious. There are no major dents or dings. The glass lens is nice. The lantern wick works as it should. Note how the large food container w/ tray slides out from the bottom.
Over the years I have had a couple other versions of this idea. One was a patent model, and the other was a round version that I owned twice over a span of 20 some years. Both of those can be seen in the past sales archives on our sister website of recorded past sales. Here is the link to that page https://www.antiqbuyer.com/past-sale-archives/misc-sales/mining-lights.htm
Opportunity is knocking.
Good + . . . . . $495.00 SOLD!!
"Pittsburgh"
Miners Lunch Pail
This tin miners lunch pail is in great condition. It has a shelf and screw top
container for hot liquids. No rust dents or other damage. Marked
on the top PITTSBURG.
Good +. . . . . . 50.00 SOLD!!
J.
L. Rickard 1881 Patent Model Miners / Mining
Combination Dinner Pail / Lantern / Warmer
The patent for this unusual mining artifact was granted to J. L.
Rickard of Salem, Ohio in Columbiana County on August 9th 1881.The
condition is superb and all original. The Patent # is 245402 and it
comes up w/ a Google Search. It has the original patent tags, and Mr.
Rickard's advertising plaque on the front. The Patent Model has all moving parts like a full size example lunch pail would have. There is a cup, the lid for the lunch pail, a flask and its cap, the warming burner / lantern inside the body, and the body itself. There are a few different versions of combination lighted miners lunch / dinner pails known. A couple of different ones are pictured in Pohs work on mining lights. He states that they are very rare. I had a full size version of one years back that can be viewed in the archives of www.AntiqBuyer.com. That ad tells of the patents for that one and another I found when researching that one. This patent model is different from any of those known or shown. No examples or info on full size ones come up consulting with Google.
By law, patent models could be no larger than 12" in any dimension. This model is about half that size, and so about half the size of a normal miners lunch pail. That it is smaller than what a full size version would be adds to the charm and rarity, seeing that Richard could have submitted a full size one for his patent application. Remember, it being a Patent Model there are no others of it out there. Numerous Google searches turned up no full size examples or information, so it may have never gone into production and there may be no full size examples to be found. Opportunity!!
Fine . . . . . $1795.00 SOLD!!
Miners
Lunch Pail w/ Built in Heater Light This is a
rare mining or Miner's lunch pail that has a built in oil wick light to not only
light the way, but to also help keep the miners lunch warm. I have
only seen a couple of these in 25 years of looking. There are a couple of
other designs that are similar pictured in Pohs book on mine lighting.
Good . . . . .$295.00 SOLD!
Patented 1871
& 1877
Miners Dinner / Lunch Pail w/ built in Lantern / Warmer
This is a rare and unusual miner's dinner / lunch pail
/ bucket
with a built in lantern that also acts as a warmer for the food and / or drink
stored inside. It has a very interesting and ingenious venting system
to move hot air around inside to accomplish the warming tasks and allow the wicks to
get enough air. There are two patents stamped into the top. One
is readable with a patent date of December 18th 1877.
The 1877 patent was granted to Joseph Haight of Port Chester New York and
the # is 198,294. There is a second earlier patent date of 1871 but it is hard to
make out. There was a similar lighted dinner pail patented on
October 31st 1871 by the brothers Horace & Willie Ketcham of New Jersey.
That patent # is 120,442 and it shows in Google's collection of patents. All of the parts are original including the lamp inside. The upper portion removes and is for the liquid part of the meal.This piece can oriented when put in place so that the heat will warm the bottom directly or not. The patent says it should be oriented a certain way when empty so as to not melt the solder joints.. The cup is original and, there is a hooded vent in the top to allow the gases to escape. The dinner or meal portion is stored in a separate container that you pull out of the bottom after releasing a spring catch there.
When I sold this a number of years ago to a collector it had remains of original black paint on the exterior as well as a couple of dents. (see listing above) It has since had a careful and nicely done restoration which included pushing out a dent or two, and repainting it. It look great now. Pohs book pictures a couple variations of this style mining light or lantern / dinner / lunch pail and refers to them as being the rare of the rare. A rare opportunity.
Good + . . . . .$595.00 SOLD!!
2
Miners Lunch Pails These miners lunch
pails are both in pretty nice condition and make for a nice display.
They illustrate how miners or other workers of yesteryear dealt with
lunch period. I will bet it was not an hour, and that there were no
martinis stashed in the top. What life was like for the common guy
before fast food became the norm.
Left .... Good+ . . . . .$75.00 SOLD!
Right ..... Good+ . . . . .$125.00 SOLD!
New
York Blasting Supply Co. No. 2 Dynamite Plunger Blasting Box This New York Blasting Supply Co.
No. 2 - 25 cap blasting machine is smaller than most blasting boxes
found. It measures 13-1/2" tall x 4-1/2" wide x 6-1/4" deep. The
overall condition is good, and the plunger works and the machine "growls" as
it should when the plunger is operated.
Good + . . . . . $600.00 SOLD!!
DuPont
# 10 Dynamite Blasting Box
This small dynamite blasting box looks to be in nice overall condition noting a chip in the box
at one corner. It has 3 different tags attached to the wooden box.
The mechanism seems to work, but yhas not been tested. Good + . . . . . $400.00 SOLD!!
3
New York Blasting Machine Co. #2 Blasting Boxs These are a small blasting box and measures
approx. 5 x 7 x12. The one on the right and left in the pics above are
#2s, and the middle one is slightly bigger and is a #3. The name plate
on the front is in good condition. The condition is very good on all
and they seems operational, but I could not get anyone to hold onto the ends when
I pushed on the plunger.Good + . . . . .$395.00 / Each SOLD!
Knight
Foundry - Sutter Creek Cal Mortar & Pestle
An unusually large handled mortar & pestle marked in
the casting around the base Knight Foundry - Sutter Creek Cal. This rare find
is from
Sutter Creek California a small gold rush town along Hwy 49 in the heart of the 1850’s Gold Rush area.
This large mortar & pestle is the real deal!! Not to be
confused with the small repop ones that were issued by Knight Foundry to
help keep the museum there up and running. The mortar is made of cast iron and was manufactured in Sutter Creek California at the Knight Foundry (California Historical Landmark #884) which was founded in 1873 to supply heavy equipment to the gold mines. Sutter Creek is located about 40 miles from Coloma the original site of the ’49 Gold Rush at Sutter’s Mill. Knight Foundry is still there and is open for tours.
Both Mortar & Pestle are in good condition showing normal wear, some light rust and no chips or cracks. The mortar measures approx 10” tall, and 8 1/4” dia. at the top. The pestle measures 11 ½” long. The mortar and pestle combined weigh approximately 45 pounds.
A genuine piece of California history with Gold Rush Era association. A perfect fit for the advanced collection.
Good + . . . . . $195.00
Gold
Medal #1 Blasting Cap / Dynamite Fuse Crimper / Plier Fine condition. This set
is cast and not the cheaper, more common stamped version. They were made by the Metallic Cap Manufacturing Works which was located in Livermore CA. and went out of
business after a few explosive mishaps at the plant. Fine . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!!
Schollhorn
/ U. S. Blasting Cap / Dynamite Fuse Crimper / Plier / Tool
For
getting your stick of dynamite ready to go. Fine condition. Fine . . . . . $25.00 SOLD!!
Wells
Fargo Order Receipt Books
These
two order receipt books date from just before the turn of the century. One
of them is full of revenue stamps, while the other just has the listings and locations
in the order takers handwriting. There are locations given from all over the
Motherlode and these give an interesting glimpse into the feel of the area during
the end of the rush for riches here in the Motherlode.Good + . . . . .$195.00 SOLD!
DuPont Sesquicentennial Edition Blaster Handbook
In case you need a refresher or even beginners guide to using the
machine above, or other aspects. I did not see a chapter on fertilizer
and diesel, you will need to look elsewhere for that recipe.
Good +. . . . .$45.00 SOLD!
Studebaker Wheelbarrow
The story of how John Studebaker at the age of 19 came to Placerville,
California looking for gold and instead began a business making
wheelbarrows can be found on numerous sites on the internet and
elsewhere. Finding an original Studebaker wheelbarrow is a different
matter altogether, and even finding pictures of original ones can be
difficult.
Well here is one in the flesh, and a once in a lifetime opportunity to own it. This wheelbarrow is not to be confused with later mass produced examples, this one dates from the 1850's and its construction details with through mortises and tennons attest to that. I do not have any actual documentation, but when compared to Studebaker's early work and other wheelbarrows you can see in a couple of museums online this one is a pretty good match. Overall it is in fine condition noting one of the removable side boards is not complete. It is sitting up on a shelf where additional pictures were hard to take, but if interested I will get it down and take better ones for you. This can be described in three simple words, and it deserves to be in a museum---whether that is run by the State or in your private barn does not matter. Rare ----- Rare ----- Rare
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Good+ . . . . . .$4000.00 SOLD!
Nobel Blasting Cap Tin Blasting cap tins use to be found all over.
I use to find them even here in Ca where
gold was discovered in the 1840's, and all things mining or blasting related
have been sucked from the market for 150 + years. Today, you hardly
ever see them. Below is a nice
little selection to help with the dry times.
Fine . . . . .$95.00 SOLD!
Hercules
Blasting Cap Tin A nice looking
Hercules 25 count #6
round blasting cap tin..
Good +. . . . .$55.00 SOLD!
#100 JustRite Carbide Lamp Box These
are hard to find. One side has a sliver off of it.
Good. . . . .$35.00 SOLD!!
Dallas
Mineral Company Spanish Dip Compass w/ Paperwork A Gold / Silver & Mineral
Prospector's Outfit
This rare and unusual instrument was intended to make the
lucky buyer /
user rich and famous in his quest to find Gold, Silver, and other hidden
treasure. That was back when gold was something like $30.00 an ounce,
just think of the potential today with gold hovering close to $2000.00.As can be seen in the accompanying handbill and other paperwork included this type of device could be purchased in at least three different grades. The Dallas Mineral Company was so sure of the value they even offered to sell it on terms. From all the assorted papers here it seems the buyer was doing due diligence before plunking down his hard earned cash. In that regard there is a receipt for $150.00 that I am not sure what it represents. Included are testimonials and literature from other similar devices here as well.. As can be seen the buyer opted for the top of the line model called "The Spanish Magnetic Dip Needle" in the handbill. If I am reading the literature correctly in addition to the base price you also had to agree to cut the Dallas Mineral Company in on any of the riches you discovered using their device. P.T. Barnum was probably a backer or officer of the company .In that vein the original buyer also obtained a copy of the seminal work titled Jacobs Rod which contains complete instructions on how to proceed in this type of endeavor using similar devices but without that special vial of nuggets this model has.
It looks to be a simple dip compass, with a "special" vial of magical gold colored nuggets to help power the needle in the quest for riches hiding just below the surface. In use you would use it kind of like a dowsing rod, or divining stick, holding the compass out or down while hanging onto the thin wooden handles, and when the needle pointed down, that was a sign to start digging I suppose.. The overall condition is great noting that one of the springy wooden splint handles has cracked and been glued / repaired.
This is really a great piece of mining lore.
Excellent . . . . .$395.00 SOLD!
M.
Attwood / A. Lietz Miners Clinometer / Compass Mr.
Attwood's invention appears in the 1899 A. Lietz Co. of San Francisco catalog billed as their
#87 Attwood Clinometer. It still appears in the 1911 catalog.
It is referred to in an 1896 J. C. Sala Catalog so the idea for it had
been around for a while before Lietz offered their modified design.
I could not find a patent for it using Google. The 1911 catalog and the entry can be viewed in Google books with a search
for M. Attwood Clinometer. This particular instrument comes directly from the family of the owner Roy Wethered who was born in 1883 and was a miner and involved in various mining operations of that time period. A Google search of his name brings up numerous references and biographical info.
This combination mining tool / inclinometer / Clinometer / compass and more measures 6 3/8 x 3 x 7/16". The condition is very nice showing just minor losses to the original black finish. The level vials are good, and the sighting feature works as it should. It also has its original leather case that is nice as well.. It is made of an Aluminum alloy and includes an inclinometer and compass as well as two levels and a sighting arrangement allowing it to be used as a hand level / grade level. The catalog description lists out all the mining jobs it could be used for including rough surveys. The cost back then was $15.00 A very nice piece of mining related memorabilia that is very hard to find!
Fine . . . . . .$495.00 SOLD!
Majestic Carbide Carriage Lamp
It looks to be in nice overall condition. Good . . . . . $55.00 SOLD!!
C.
M. Hall " The Liberty Model" Bicycle Lamp The maker of this
nickel plated bicycle lamp hailed from Kenoshaw Wis. They made a
number of different model carbide fired lights for bikes, carriages and the
like. It looks to be in nice overall condition. Good + . . . . . $50.00 SOLD!!
Solar Carbide Lamp Dirty, but looks to be in nice overall condition. Good . . . . . $45.00 SOLD!!
Aladdin Model A Kerosene Pressure Lantern / Lamp The Aladdin Model A Kerosene Pressure Lantern
is a rare, early and unusual lantern / lamp. The overall condition is very nice. It stands approx. 14" tall, and is 6 1/2" dia. This rare Aladdin kerosene gas pressure lantern was made by The Mantle Lamp company of America, Chicago Ill. It is typically referred to as the Model A Aladdin. There are a few references to them on the internet, but not much info. I did see one picture of a polished brass example on a site that said it was from Larry Pennell's collection who is a well known collector of Coleman lamps. Another reference was for a different brass one from a sale over a year ago that was still archived by eBay. AU. In that ad it was claimed that no more than several hundred Model A lanterns were made and that only 20 or so are known to still exist.
The original nickel plating is nearly flawless. The mica windows look good overall but there is one damaged area. The sliding door in it is in good condition. The top is marked "The Mantle Lamp Company of America Inc., Chicago USA. Model A Aladdin Kerosene Lantern, Patents Applied For". It was hard to photograph because of the glare. The red valve knob has the number 748 on it. The nickel plated body / font has no major dents or dings to speak of. The top has a few minor dents / dings. There is another small dent in the top vent area. Note there is small sliding door near the top that I assume is for lighting it. It functions. The top removes by sliding two lock tabs to the side. They work. This lantern has not been tested or run. A super piece for the advanced collection, and a rarity in this finish, in this nice condition. Opportunity knocks. Please check out all the pictures to see how nice this is!
Good + . . . . . $695.00 SOLD!!
WWII German Railroad Carbide Lamp
The body is marked with Geman symbols from WWII. It has been repainted
at some point. It looks to be in nice overall condition.
Good . . . . . $95.00 SOLD!!
Hercules
#1 Blasting Cap Plier / Crimper Looks to be in nice overall condition. Good + . . . . . $45.00 SOLD!!
California
#1 Blasting Cap Plier / Crimper Nickel losses, minor pitting
on one side, and could use
a cleaning. Good + . . . . . $35.00 SOLD!!
Gold
Medal Blasting Cap Plier / Crimper Nickel losses and could u
se a cleaning, but looks to be in nice overall condition.
This set was made by the Metallic Cap Manufacturing Works which was located
in Livermore CA. and went out of buiness after a few mishaps at the plant.
Good + . . . . . $65.00 SOLD!!
20th Century Bicycle Lantern Carriage Lamp in Original Box This lantern is like NOS. The box shows some wear & tear from being shuffled about on the shelf, but the light is mint. Check out the pictures of the box, it is really quite unusual.
Good . . . . . SOLD!
Dupont #2 Dynamite Crimping / Fuse Cutting Pliers These are clearly marked Dupont #2 on the chromed body and are in overall excellent condition. It appears you are getting a cutter, a crimper, and a reamer and screwdriver , plus a hole in the handle I do not know the purpose of. They are Nice!
Good + . . . . .$55.00 SOLD!
CXL Mining / Dynamite Crimpers / Pliers & MoreThese are marked CXL on the brass body and are in overall excellent condition. It appears you are getting a cutter, a splitter, a crimper, and a reamer. Only the cutting blade and the spring are of steel, thus cutting down on the chance of an errant spark and unwanted detonation. They are Nice!
Good + . . . . .$45.00 SOLD!
Dupont #1 Dynamite Crimping Pliers These are clearly marked Dupont #1 on the chromed body and are in overall excellent condition. It appears you are getting a large crimper, plus a hole in the handle I do not know the purpose of. They are Nice!
Good + . . . . .$95.00 SOLD!
Craig Patent "Globe" Hydraulic Monitor / Gold Mining Water Cannon This Craig Patent monitor is clearly marked on the cast iron housing with the name and patent info. It is an early version and these were the monitor of choice for many years until better designs were brought to market. This one seems complete and has both a 4" & 6" nozzle.It was difficult to photograph so please look at all the pics to get an idea of what is included.
A Google search for Hydraulic mining will keep you busy all day with all the information that is available. One site I found managed by the Central Pacific Railroad had numerous photographs and other image types showing these and their use. Here is the link to that site http://cprr.org/Museum/Hydraulic_Mining/ Below is a short info quote from another site I found.
Subject: Re: CA-HISTORY-HYDRAULIC-MINING-D Digest V01 #7 Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 17:37:05 EDT In all the literature and newspapers I have read on the Craigs only initials are used to identify them. R.R. Craig, which could very well be Randolph R. and J. Craig, who is probably Joe. Could the literature possibly be mistaken and instead of brothers they were a father and son team? According to newspaper articles, R.R. was the inventor. The Globe Monitor was invented in Nevada City and was first manufactured by the Nevada Foundry (later Miner's Foundry). In 1870 the Craigs moved it to Marysville, probably because the Nevada Foundry was also manufacturing nozzles for competing inventors. However, they used Nevada City as their headquarters for some time. At a later date they joined forces with Hoskins. The Globe Monitor was the first satisfactory monitor on the market and dominated the market until finally being surpassed by Hoskins. The first monitors purchased by the North Bloomfield Gravel Mining Co., for example, in place of primitive nozzles, were two Craig Globe Monitors. The best article on the Craig Globe Monitor can be found in the Mining & Scientific Press, Oct. 1. 1870.
Hydraulic mining was introduced in California in the 1850's ad continued until it was outlawed in 1884. Its effects on the environment were enormous. I imagine that if regulations were not in place today that some would still advocate its use. Today in Eldorado County dredging has been outlawed because of the environmental impact it has. The main reason being the amount of old mercury it can reintroduce into the environment. That would be mercury left over from the last batch of miners who left it behind after using it to help in their quest for riches. I wonder if those who want dredging to be allowed again would also advocate the return of hydralic mining as one of their rights, or where they draw their lines?
This is being stored in the North Bay area, and although it can be shipped, pick-up is preferable, or it can be delivered by appointment for a reasonable fee.
Good . . . . . SOLD!!
ALGOL
c. 1860s Placer County CA Miner's Candlestick / Mine Light
Info on the ALGOL mine, a 19th century copper and gold mine in Placer County comes up with
a Google Search. Note the castellated thimble and thumb lever. The
stick goes from square to round at the tip, and the loop hadle has a bit of
a highgrade feature w/ theinside of the loop handle having a slight hollow
to it. An unusual piece.
Good + . . . . . $295.00 SOLD!!
c.
1890 Dated & Marked Miners Candlestick This candle stick is
dated 1890 and has stamped initials J. G. W. on the castellated thimble / candle holder. The hook is broken off. There is a near identical stick in the new book on candlesticks
that has a stamping that looks to be by the same hand. It has a
Michigan style very tight hook a style that was designed to fit miners caps
with its tight radius.Good - . . . . . $125.00 SOLD!!
Koehler #209 Approved Miners Safety Lamp This form or style of lamp is commonly known as the Davey lamp, and is named after the inventor. The idea was that because the flame was behind the interior screen or mesh, and behind the glass, it would not ignite flammable gases in an enclosed area like a mine. I have seen this version out and about before, so we can assume it is one of the later and more readily available ones. It appears to be made out of aluminum and is in excellent condition. The striker is operational and the glass is good.
Good + . . . . . SOLD!
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