Miners lamp

Miners lamp, one of two, with storage box for both, used in the coal and ironstone pits of Ayrshire, N.B. pre 1865.

These two lamps have hooks to attach to the clothing, or to the rock, to allow easy illuminate underground.

Details

Category:
Mining & Ore Dressing
Object Number:
1895-112/2
type:
miners' lamps
credit:
Geological Museum (Jermyn St.)