WHAT A WEEKEND!!! A MINERS LAMP. TURN OF THE CENTURY??

neal S. · May 14, 2009

This is a carbide lamp for hard rockers. Prescott area is alive with relics. This was found with a Garrett with an oversized coil. About 8" deep, right where a miner would take a smoke break after spending 12 hours deep into the earth. :headbang:

John (Ma) · May 14, 2009

Cool find

Swingit · May 14, 2009

Thats An Awesome Relic :headbang:

!!!
HH!!
Swingit

West Jersey Detecting · May 14, 2009

This town ain't big enough for another "Neil S." :wink:

, but I guess there is room for a "Neal S."

Welcome to the forum!!
Neil

allen · May 15, 2009

definetily a neat piece !!! :thumbsup:

Detectingfreak · May 15, 2009

welcome to the forum! Nice relic!

Finman · May 15, 2009

Welcome to the forum, awesome lamp!!!

HH Joe

crazyjarhead · May 15, 2009

Another Neil in NJ :icon_scratch:

Welcome to TNET and that's a nice relic you found from the old minning days of America :thumbsup:

neal S. · May 15, 2009

crazyjarhead said:
Another Neil in NJ Welcome to TNET and that's a nice relic you found from the old minning days of America

Thanks for the warm welcome. I have been getting the mag. for a while. Just started posting. HHTA,
NS

dirthunter · May 15, 2009

Very nice find.....Congrats.

Nick A · May 15, 2009

Nice find. I know many of my ancestors were coal miners and probably used similar lamps, cool to see one so complete!
Thanks for posting, good luck to you!

mikewaz · May 15, 2009

Cool Find!
Nice piece of mining history. This is the first one I ever saw that wasn't in a magazine or an old book.
Mike

PBK · May 15, 2009

Welcome to TNet!

Great find! :thumbsup:

Any brand/model names (AutoLite, JustRite, etc.) &/or patent numbers embossed on the lamp?

neal S. · May 15, 2009

PBK said:
Welcome to TNet!

Great find!

Any brand/model names (AutoLite, JustRite, etc.) &/or patent numbers embossed on the lamp?

Thank you and yes.
"USA universal auto-lite lamp co."on the bottom. Cannot make out patent date. the top says "autolite".
The striker is still attached, a little worn but it's there. There is also an adjustment lever on the top.
Cannot unscrew the fuel cartridge. seems to be frozen.
Thanks again for reply.

HHTA
NS

tseekerMike · May 15, 2009

That's a great find in fine shape. congratulations.

Tank69 · May 16, 2009

very cool find ,thats a keeper there :thumbsup:

DanB · May 16, 2009

That is a great find and it looks to be in great shape for its age, are there any manufactures dates or logos stamped on it?.....HH and good luck......

db

STH69 · May 17, 2009

Very nice

neal S. · May 20, 2009

DanB said:
That is a great find and it looks to be in great shape for its age, are there any manufactures dates or logos stamped on it?.....HH and good luck......

db

"USA universal auto-lite lamp co."on the bottom. Cannot make out patent date. the top says "autolite".
The striker is still attached, a little worn but it's there. There is also an adjustment lever on the top.
Cannot unscrew the fuel cartridge. seems to be frozen.
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