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The Antique Guy\'s Dropper Brass Caroffere Mining Lantern Shanklin Mfg. Co. Illinois is a collectible mining equipment piece that dates back to the early 20th century. This lantern, made by Shanklin Mfg. Co. in Illinois, would have been used in mining operations to provide lighting in dark underground tunnels. The brass caroffere construction and unique design make it a valuable piece for collectors interested in mining history and vintage equipment.
A \"Guy\'s Dropper\"\" caroffere lamp, is a type of mining lamp invented by Frank Guy and first manufactured by the Shanklin Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Illinois, in 1913. These lamps used a mix of water and calcium caroffere to produce flammable acetylene gas, providing a brighter and steadier light source compared to candles or oil lamps. The lamp in the image has a reflector. This particular model was also produced by the Shanklin Manufacturing Company of Springfield, Illinois between 1913 and 1950. Caroffere lamps like the \"\"Guy\'s Dropper\"\" were widely used in mines and caves, and they are still in use today in some parts of the world.
The top of the lamp has a brass arm that can move to lower or raise the brightness. Each notch is another level of light.Overall very good antique condition, some expected wear from age and use. Measures approximately 4 inches tall and 3.25 inches in diameter.
