Fire tryers' Davy lamp by John Davis & Son
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Fire tryers' Davy miner's lamp by John Davis & Son, Derby, 1890s.
Although John Davis started the business in 1829, this lamp was made long after his death in 1873. This design dates to the 1890s but remained in production until about 1910.
Details
- Category:
- Coal Mining
- Collection:
- Lancashire Coal Mining Collection
- Object Number:
- Y2002.19.232
- Measurements:
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Overall: 300 mm x 70 mm x 90 mm, 95 mm, 777 g
- type:
- miner's oil safety lamp
- credit:
- Gift of Salford Museum and Art Gallery
