{"product_id":"antique-justrite-brass-carbide-miners-cap-lamp-patented-1919","title":"Antique Justrite Brass Carbide Miner's Cap Lamp | Six-Sided Tank \u0026 Fluted Base | Patented Dec. 30, 1919 | Reflector \u0026 Striker | 4\" | As Found","description":"\u003cp\u003eA light that went to work underground. This brass \u003cstrong\u003eJustrite carbide miner's cap lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e hooked onto the front of a miner's cap and burned acetylene gas to light the way. Water in the top tank dripped onto calcium carbide in the base, the two made gas, and the gas burned at the tip in the center of the reflector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has a six-sided water tank with a rayed pattern stamped into the top, a fluted brass base that unscrews, a hinged water door and a wire lever on top that set the water drip. The plated reflector still has its striker wheel for lighting the flame, and the cap hook and brace are still on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is stamped JUSTRITE and MADE IN U.S.A., and the bottom is stamped PATENTED DEC 30 '19, which puts it after 1919 and most likely in the 1920s. Justrite Manufacturing Company of Chicago was one of the best-known American makers of carbide lamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e As found, with honest wear from use. The brass has an aged patina with spots, small dents and solder marks. The plating on the reflector is pitted and spotted. The base unscrews and has residue inside from use. It has not been tested and is sold as a display piece and collectible, not as a working light. Please look closely at all photos, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass with a plated metal reflector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors: brass with a silver-tone reflector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: about 4\" tall, with a reflector about 2 1\/2\" across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks: JUSTRITE and MADE IN U.S.A. on top; PATENTED DEC 30 '19 on the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Justrite Manufacturing Company, Chicago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: after 1919, most likely 1920s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: As found; patina, small dents, pitted reflector, not tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStyling props shown in photos are not included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Justrite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67883104927943,"sku":"H-0124","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/7028\/5255\/files\/oddly-darling-vintage-brass-carbide-miner-lamp_f2fc8d2b-fbee-41b5-a5fd-28ec967dd29a.jpg?v=1791744872","url":"https:\/\/www.oddlydarlingvintage.com\/products\/antique-justrite-brass-carbide-miners-cap-lamp-patented-1919","provider":"Oddly Darling Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}