Miners carbide lamp national museum of american history. In addition to some of the most common types of caving lamps, the author of the site may add a few other lamps from time to time, simply in the interest of providing enjoyable display material. Although there have been hundreds of different patents for carbide lamps over the years, the basic principle remains the same. Carbide lamps burn acetylene gas produced by a chemical reaction between water and calcium carbide. Justrite carbide lamp collectible mining equipment for sale. Be sure to check other speleobooks private collection categories to see the full list of books being offered in stages throughout the year. This is really a remarkable assemblage, and one you wont likely see again. Due to hazmat regulations, this item requires a signature upon delivery.
Carbide lamps, or acetylene gas lamps, are simple lamps that produce and burn acetylene c 2 h 2 which is created by the reaction of calcium carbide cac 2 with water h 2 o. New 49 items 49 used 160 items 160 not specified 21 items 21 see all. While the introduction of leds is changing the scene, these wonderful old lamps are still functional, practica. The first documented reference of carbide lamps being used by the general workforce was august 21, 1915. Just click your browsers back button to come back to this page, or click the carbide containers navigation link on the left. The illustrations show carbide lamps that date to the 1910 era. Old design carbide hat lamp, but these are brand new reproductions. Carbide lamp gallery national speleological society. This is a checklist used by coal miners to indicate what repair parts were needed for their justrite carbide lamps. Well share five ways to make your family history book project manageable. We then have the largest postal history section weve had in many years. This originally stored the carbide used in the miners lamps. Guys dropper, autolite, justrite, premier, mike lite, or minex in no particular order.
Miners grade calcium carbide for use in carbide lamp or lantern. This item is shipped directly from the manufacturer and may take several weeks for delivery. Mcgill, who began working for the shanklin brothers in 1916 at age 16. It didnt take long for a number of companies such as universal lamp co. Carbide miners lamp 209 items 209 justrite carbide. Lamp, carbide this project is made possible by a grant from the u. Acetylene gas lamps were used to illuminate buildings, as lighthouse beacons, and as headlights on motorcars and bicycles. These days, you are most likely to purchase one of six types of lamps. A carbide lamp operates on the principal that calcium.
A justrite or just rite streamlined model carbide lantern for use on miners hats, believed to have been made in chicago. Carbide light traces the history of the numerous inventors and manufacturers of carbide lamps and offers exhaustive, fullcolor documentation of this fascinating corner of american history. Antique vintage 1912 brass justrite carbide coal miners mining lamp light. Four belt attached carbide lights by justrite, different. Justrite carbide cap and hand lamps by justrite manufacturing co. Included is a carbide miners lamp stamped justrite pat. Institute of museum and library services, administered by.
Portable acetylene gas lamps, worn on the hat or carried by hand, were widely used in mining. Consignors notes for the justrite carbide lantern hat lamp. Pending gray plastic housing, hardware for attaching to belt of helmet looks to be intact white screw on knob marked water feed with on off metal reflector shield shows some pitting and wear from use otherwise in very good to good condition for its age, untested. Augie hansen, they created a product name with one of the top reputations in carbide lamps.
Vintage justrite miners lamp carbide flask excellent. At first it appears that these lamps were initially used by bosses and engineers. Carbide lamp news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2015 learn how and when to remove this template message. Justrite streamlined carbide lamp fleamarket purchase youtube. Today, the main industrial use of calcium carbide continues to be the production of acetylene. Justrite carbide lantern with hat clip attached all brass construction thrp d. First, you should be familiar with the different varieties of lamps. Carbide lamp flame is sooty only with a baddamaged beak, lack of water, bad carbide etc. Being larger, the hand lamps provided more overall light at the work site while the cap lamp provided more intense directional light for the miners. Antique brass miners justrite streamlined carbide lamp lantern light. In the early days when miners were on the fence between keeping their candlesticks and going with the new technology, justrite put out this ad, showing a mining lamp with a stick and touting the benefits.
Hello, this is a new old stock justrite miners lamp steel and it has never been fired and comes with the original box no. Beginning in the first decade of the 20th century carbide lamps began to replace candleholders and oilwick cap lamps. Mcgill told me he began by soldering bottoms on the porch of the shanklin house, before they had a proper factory building. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Depicted are lighter attachments, flints, felt packing, jewel tips, clear cover lens, wicks, lamp reflectors, fuel wells, and a flask. Safety cans safety cabinets spill containment justrite. Use of carbide lamps in mining in the united states began in the early 1900s and lasted into the 1950s, with their heyday being the period from 1910 to 1935. But, in the book american miners carbide lamps, clemmer has provided a rarity scale that provides some information as to how common or uncommon any given lamp brand is. Most of this is unused, and comes from the well known west virginia caver bob liebman, who ran bob and bob caving supplies. Arnoldss carbide candle, 8, william ainsworth and sons.
A good, fully functional, lamp will produce no soot as bad elements will be burnt through the flame. Carbide lamps, or acetylene gas lamps, are simple lamps that produce and burn acetylene which is created by the reaction of calcium carbide with water. I called for exchange but out of stock, unknown time till more can be stocked. May 02, 2018 justrite carbide miners lamp as shown savejustrite carbide lamp partsto get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Over the history of justrite production from 1912 to 1931catalogs 1 through 10a, at least 154 different lamp model numbers and at least 246 part numbers for a total of at least 400. This weeks historical treasures are examples of two of the most popular types of brass carbide lamps used by miners an aircooled streamlined justrite lamp and an autolite lamp made by the. This lamp was manufactured by the justrite manufacturing company, in chicago, illinois during the 1930s. A grouping of an antique justrite carbide mining lamp, vintage justrite lightstick, and a vintage manning bowman desk fan. Just click your browsers back button to come back to this page, or click the carbide lamps navigation link on the left. Justrite is the leading source of safety cabinets and equipment for hazardous materials, environmental protection spill containment devices, and specialized storage products. Carbide lamps have been around since the late 1800s and are still lighting the way in many mines and caves across the world to this day. Like many cavers, he found the miners lightweight and reliable carbide lamp to.
Carbide lamps began replacing candles as the primary source of light around 1914. Each catalog displays both oil wick lamps and early acetylene lamps. A justrite or justrite streamlined model carbide lantern for use on miners hats, believed to have been made in chicago. Carbide miners lamp 209 items 209 justrite carbide lamp 21 items 21 see all. Justrite streamlined carbide lamp fleamarket purchase. Old justrite miners carbide lamp ebay lamp, old things, ebay. We have the best deals on carbide lamp so stop by and check us out first. Get the best deals on justrite carbide lamp collectible mining equipment when you shop the largest online selection at. Acetylene gas was originally discovered by edmund davy in 1836, but commercial production of calcium carbide. An assortment of replacement parts for justrite carbide lamps made by the justrite manufacturing company, chicago, illinois. Although the electric lamp would replace carbide lamps by 1923, the nearly 25 year. Checking out a nice aladdin model b and ended up buying a rather nice justrite streamlined miners carbide lamp, patent june 6, 1939. Nos justrite 22 carbide lamp wire brush tip cleaner empty box autolite premier. Minnesota mining history 1916 justrite miners carbide lamp large reflector.
Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Justrite carbide lamp collectible mining equipment for sale ebay. See more ideas about coal mining, coal miners, lights. Portable acetylene gas lamps, worn on the hat or carried by hand, were widely used in mining in the early twentieth century. Vintage coal miners cap with justrite brass carbide head lamp, made in usa, 1930s, 1940s 1950s coal mining gear, adustable hat, felt liner fyvebyfyve 5 out of 5 stars 445.
One of the justrite lamps has a large reflector behind the wick that helps to project the light forward. This reaction produces acetylene gas c 2 h 2 which burns a clean, white flame. Note that this list does not cover foreign lamps such as premier or butterfly from england and hong kong, respectively. Carbide lamps are powered by the reaction of calcium carbide cac 2 with water h 2 o. Justrite carbide lamp large form antique hanginghandheld form with no dents or bends nonworking flint and wheel rubber bumper base funkystuff 5 out of 5 stars 1,543. Antique justrite mining lamp, vintage lightstick, and.
Carbide lamps, or acetylene gas lamps, are simple lamps that produce and burn acetylene. It is impossible to determine the value of any given lamp simply by looking at a chart. Candles were the norm in the american west until the invention of carbide. They are still employed by cavers, hunters, and cataphiles. There are collectors that have assembled galleries of their own that include rare carbide lamps. Carbide lamps, or acetylene gas lamps, are simple lamps that produce and burn acetylene c 2 h 2 which is created by the reaction of calcium carbide cac 2 with water h 2 o acetylene gas lamps were used to illuminate buildings, as lighthouse beacons, and as headlights on motorcars and bicycles. Becker as president, justrite would become the most prolific manufacturer of carbide lamps for underground use and a name synonymous with the carbide lamp. Carbide lamps were also used as bicycle lamps, and as headlights on automobiles. It did not take long until all workers were using them. Furthermore, even a single company can produce lamps of varying reliability. Acetylene gas was originally discovered by edmund davy in 1836, but commercial production of calcium carbide only became feasible due to the efforts of thomas wilson in 1894. But, in the book american miners carbide lamps, clemmer has provided a rarity scale that. Miners part carbide lamp justrite brass flame protector 58 x 38 autolite new.
Carbide lamps use of carbide lamps in mining in the united states began in the early 1900s and lasted into the 1950s, with their heyday being the period from 1910 to 1935. Dark places lanterns old things steel pepper grinder steampunk safety daughter camping. In 1911, becker realized the potential market for carbide mining lamps and supplies and along with his chief designer august l. Original repair parts for miners carbide cap lamp, free shipping. Get the best deals on justrite carbide lamp when you shop the largest online selection at. Justrite, who is still in business today and produces plastic carbide lamps, has been a leader in the industry for nearly 100 years. Justrite continued to expand the product line and their facilities and by 1919, they employed 350 employess and manufactured 42 distinct types of carbide lamps. Speleobooks private collection carbide, mines and lamps. Major collection of just rite parts for carbide lamps. In the beginning miners had only candles and oil wick lamps to light their way but after the accidental discover of carbide in the 1860s and subsequent use in lamps for bicycles, the first carbide lamp for miners was patented in 1900 using the new technology. He stuck with the company through its buyout by the universal lamp co. Author dave thorpe describes the technical features of the numerous styles of lamps, from the earliest baldwin lights that began to appear around 1900 to. Justrite carbide lamp collectible mining equipment for.
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