1920's Guy's Dropper Central Illinois outlet Miner's Brass Carbide Lamp Lantern Shanklin MFG, Co. Springfield Illinois

A coal miner's brass carbide, (acetylene), lamp straight from coal rich Macoupin County in outlet South Central Illinois, at one time home to such mines as Old Calamity, Standard, Monterey and Little Dog. Manufactured by the Shanklin Co., Springfield Illinois.
A little bit about "Guy's Dropper", Frank Guy was a miner who lived in Springfield and held the patent along with George and Edgar Shanklin for the mechanism that controlled the amount of water that dripped to the calcium carbide compartment which in turn modulated the amount of gas produced for the flame.
This is the type of lantern that was mounted by hook and bracket to a miner's soft cap or helmet.
Brass body, aluminum reflector. The exterior has been given a automotive wax finish, attractive combination of shine and brass patina, mine used with with a couple of "whammos" on the base and general wear and age, the interior is as found with carbide ash.
Approximately 4" tall, 2-3/8" diameter reflector,, pictured with a 4-3/4" tall can to show scale.
Marked on the bottom: Manuf'd by Shanklin Mfg. Co. Springfield, ill.
On top: Guy's Dropper, and Patent Dates? 5.2.12, 5.26.14, 9.19.16, 2.10.25, 7.21.25, and one that is unreadable.
Untested, offered as a display item only.

Shipped via USPS First Class Mail..
Stock # 18.9.22.
Currently shipping within the US.
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