If Tom Sawyer had to have a carbide lamp, it would certainly Justrite! This is a carbide lamp manufactured by Justrite and presented in its catalog No. 74 of 1929. This lamp
has been specially designed for hunters and trappers U.S. in search of a strong frontal lighting power. The acetylene generator is worn on a belt, the projector can be mounted either a cap of mine from the same brand (visible on my site) or band then (being restored)
The projector (which lack the fire ) is equipped with a glass plate and a spherical diopter. An occulting mask allows all light to locate game. Presence of a lighter to ignite acetylene.
Citation Catalogue
For Hunters and trappers who desire a head-light with double lens and shutter to conceal them in the darkness.
Should a concentrated light be desired, use the bull’s eye lens (nota : le dioptre) for total darkness use the shutter. The bull’s eye lens and shutter operate on a strongly constructed hinge very convenient for quick use.
Tube and tip can be removed and used as a gas jet for lighting and many other purposes.
N° C88 – Hunter’s headlight, deep concave 3 in. highly nickeled reflector and 3 in. glass lens throwing a powerful light over 300 ft. Equipped with self-lighter attachment – no matches needed. Strong rubber hose, steel generator. Burns 8 hours. Belt and head strap inclused With The outfit ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... Per dozen: $ 90.00 "
History of the lamp :
I bought an old cave travel guide who has bought in Laos in the city of Vientiane to a lady who was married a French legionnaire died in the 80s. After his death, he sold some of its properties with this lamp that our guide brought to France before I transferred.
To summarize, this light has traveled the United States and in France in Indochina Finally in Laos before returning to France! Some thousands of miles to a small lamp!
Thanks to Mr de Lys transcribed for me this very interesting story.
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