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....

Round, rooster on top, 1/3” square iron tall handle loop and short small hook. State: City: Date: ID#46744

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

Two lamps. one complete, the other missing the lens. Hand held, patented 1926 by J.M. Brook. Invented circa 1920. While patented for mining use, the

Two acetylene lamps made by Wakow, Japan, as noted by embossed lettering on the lower body of both. The first is a blue painted tin constructed miners

Rare, ornate, well made brass acetylene lamp with two lenses, clear and red. Patented 1927. Complete. Used for mining and railroad. 11" tall, b...

Large hand held acetylene lamp, Justrite. The embossed top is corroded, thus manufacturer not clear. Large reflector 7.5" diameter, 5" dia...

Heavy duty, well made Model A Union Carbide Lamp. Also has the Oxweld embossed plate on the top identifying it as a "railroad ;amp", the s...

Miners Acetylene Lamp, probably a Justrite, an earlier model than 46265, but nearly identical in construction except no manufacturer. Black painted, c

Hand held miners lamp, an early electric model. A manufacturers label was on top, now gone. Miners initials GRK on reverse. lens. heavy duty aluminum

Electric mine lamp, probably post-dates 46268. Manufactured by Pioneer Electric Mine Lamp Co. It is difficult to date this lamp. with no patent number

Unusual large homemade acetylene miners lamp. 17" tall, 7" diameter, large reflector, 8". to use a modern phrase, this lamp is "...

"Carbic Hand Light". Large acetylene miners lamp made by the Carbic Manufacturing Co. of Duluth. Rare. Possibly used in the Michigan coppe...

French Arras Lamp. Brass tag with Arras. 4.75" diameter, body 8.5" tall. complete. aluminum construction. State: City: Date: ID#46...

Brass constructed acetylene carbide lamp from the western world. No manufacturers name, but patent numbers are present, which do not match in US or UK

This large lamp strongly resembles the construction of the Japanese lamps seen in another lot in this sale, There are no manufacturer's marks. N...

Acetylene lamp very similar to the Arras lamps. "Lamp La Francais Paris" on circular brass plaque. Body 7" tall, base 3.5" diame...

Number 309A with a very large reflector in original box. Dead mint lamp. State: City: Date: ID#46418

Invented by Ralph Arnold, a Cripple Creek mining engineer in 1913. See Thorpe, pp 194-197. This unusual handheld carbide light with a hook is consider

This model is not seen in Thorpe. It appears to be extremely rare. The construction involves an unusual Justrite lamp with a 1907 patent date and a 5

Original Lampara Brilliante made by the Brilliant Searchlight Mfg. Co. of Chicago. Original lamp in mint condition in original tongue and groove wood

The Justrite Acetylene Lantern. Number 10. In original round tin, in mint condition with embossed globe and lens. Tin is 4 inches diameter, 13 inches

Approximately 2 inches larger than the number 10. Embossed Globe. Near mint. State: City: Date: ID#46430

Size number 10. Near mint, globe not embossed. 11 inches tall, no lens. It should be noted that all three Justrite acetylene lamps in this sale are di

Lux Acetylene Mining Lamp, No. 905A. Sweden. Hanging carbide lamp with brass reflector with glass lens. Oval brass plaque. 4" diameter base. 9&...

A large acetylene mining lamp with oval tag on back stating the manufacturer as "Wolf Safety Lamp CC of America Inc. New York, USA". App...

A miners acetylene lamp with unknown manufacturer. Brass plaque on the back with 2 patent number, neither are United States or United Kingdom. It is

With labeled ends, tongue and groove construction. One has a picture of the lamp number 100. 4 1/2 in.³. The second box was also for lamp numbe...

The first is probably a grease lamp, 6" x 4" x 4" with an unusual hanging device. The second is a hanging candle holder, with a flat ...

E Thomas & Williams / Cambrian Type #2 / Ministry of Power Approval / No b2-232 / Makers-Aberdare-Glam. Brass! 6" high. State:zWales C...

Etched "Made in U. S. A. / WOLF" on glass. Excellent condition. 7" High. State: City: Date: ID#44958