Vintage Universal Lamp Co. Miners Carbide auto Lite Brass Lamp

This vintage Universal Lamp Co. Auto Lite Brass Lamp is a rare find. The Auto Lite Carbide Mining Lamp was produced by the Universal Lamp Company in Chicago, Illinois, around 1930. Auto Lite mining lamps were produced from 1913 through 1960, most following the design Jacob Sherman patented in 1924. 

This brand was among the most popular and dependable mining lamps in the early 20th century. After acquiring Shanklin Mfg. Co. and its "Guy's Dropper" brand, the universal Lamp Company produced two of the three largest lighting Brands to survive past World War 2.