Dynamite, Guns, and Gold

An original Little Giant Lamp, similar to the famous Copper Queen. While an extremely fine condition this lamp has the added benefit of having the wor

The original Luminum lamp. Fred R. Belt Co. of Chicago. See Dave Thorpe, “Carbide Light”, pages 190 through 193. This example is near mint, certainly

All of these are unmarked on the base. Two are without top, two are in medium condition. State: City: Date: ID#46435

All excellent condition, marked on the bottom. Also includes one Grier, four Simmons, one Universal, one Leeds. State: City: Date: ID#46436

Collection of eight Guys Dropper boxes including two Shanklin, the manufacturer of Guys Dropper. Two of the Guys Dropper boxes are complete with the o

Collection of eight empty boxes for Autolite carbide lamps and other Autolite accessories. Nice collection. State: City: Date: ID#46438

Autolite repair part kit, mostly for, +3 carbide bottoms. Approximately 6 x 10 x 2". Black. Label on front. State: City: Date: ID#46439

Six original Autolite carbide lamps in their original illustrated boxes. State: City: Date: ID#46440

This is one of the fanciest frog lamps you'll see, and was the second fanciest that our mining collector ever found during his collecting career...

The first one has a classic rooster on top, but the handle of this one is unique, a 12 inch long miner’s pick. The second lamp does not have the roost

Both lamps have a large heart as the screw-on device instead of a rooster. Each has a blacksmith created handle about 12 inches long. A nice collectib

Both of these lamps are incomplete, lacking the top chamber devices. One comes with a note that it was found by noted mineralogist Peter Bancroft abou

19th century, from the Great American Mining Collection. These were probably used in South America or Europe. Little is known of their use. State:

Fancy frog lamp, with moving top plate with artistic pattern and the initials JS engraved in the top, along with fancy patterns. Engraved on handle as

All five are made of cast iron, no makers marks. These are of the same design, probably made by the same factory. Please inspect. State: City: D

No markings, made of tin instead of cast-iron. 5.5" x 3.5" x 5" tall plus hook. Unique to the collection. State: City: Date: I...

Made of cast-iron, two with the butterfly valve tops. Each of the three has a brass reflector near the top. One with crossed pics, another with a manu

Manufactures stamps on both sides, "ST Wells & Co. strength and durability” in large oval form. The other side says “unbreakable”. No marks...

No manufactures marks, apparent expensive construction, about 4 x 6 x 3". Please see to appreciate. State: City: Date: ID#45975

Heavy duty Frog Lamp, round, rooster on top, heavy duty thick ½” square handle and looped hook. Tweezers attached by chain. Fancier than usual....