Cave Guide Lamp  

Cave Guide Lamp by Jim Currens.
Double wick, whale oil fueled lamp for guides and tourists to use exploring caves circa 1830's to 1920's.  This one is copied from an original on display at Diamond Caverns, Edmonson County, Kentucky. A lamp similar to this is thought to have been used on occasion by legendary caver Floyd Collins.

Cave Guide Lamp by Jim Currens.
Double wick, whale oil fueled lamp for guides and tourists to use exploring caves circa 1830's to 1920's. This one is copied from an original on display at Diamond Caverns, Edmonson County, Kentucky. A lamp similar to this is thought to have been used on occasion by legendary caver Floyd Collins.


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