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Baldwin Miner's Carbide Lamps

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 USD and UP
Baldwin Miner's Carbide Lamps
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
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Reno, NV 89511
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c1900-Lot of 4: they are "Baldwin" carbide headlamps of either metal (1) or brass construction (3). The sizes vary only slightly, and the tops bear the name and the patent dates of each model. They measure about 4" tall and 2" at the base. 2 units have lost their reflectors and flame components. 1 unit has an adjustable flame ratchet on the top water chamber, and there are no spark wheels present inside the reflectors. The screw-off carbide bases are smooth. The reaction between calcium carbide (CaC2) and water (H2O) produced acetylene gas, a clean burning white flame of 4-6 lumens. Battery lamps came into favor in 1918, effectively phasing out the carbide units. Charles Baldwin patented the first mining lamp August 28, 1900 in New York. A nice lot of mining history. HKA#64393