Lot 404: Two Vintage Industrial Metal Carbide Acetylene Gas Generators

Two vintage industrial carbide acetylene gas generators, likely for mining or early automotive use. Each generator consists of a cylindrical metal body with an adjustable mounting bracket featuring large wing nuts. One generator displays a weathered copper or brass finish with a heavy natural patina and surface corrosion. The second generator is finished in black paint, which exhibits widespread flaking and underlying surface oxidation. This black-painted generator bears a white adhesive label printed with SHELBYS AUCTIONEERS LOT 404 01132502626 and a smaller white adhesive label reading 1790. A rectangular metal identification plate is attached to the side of the black generator; the stamped characters on this plate are too worn to be legible as a name or model. Both items show extensive signs of age and industrial use, including surface pitting and accumulated grime to all components.