Miner's oil safety lamp, coal

Miner's oil safety lamp, coal
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Seafety lamp for domestic use, made by Protector Lamp and Lighting Co.

This is a safety lamp for domestic use and not intended or approved for use underground by miners. It was designed and patented by W E Teale and initially made by Protector Lamp and Lighting Co. Teale continued to make them after he left Protector in 1889.

Details

Category:
Coal Mining
Collection:
Lancashire Coal Mining Collection
Object Number:
Y2002.19.663
type:
oil lamp
credit:
Gift of Salford Museum and Art Gallery