On offer is a beautifully aged vintage miner’s safety lamp, standing 9 inches tall (excluding handle) and constructed from a handsome combination of copper and brass. Produced by the Hockley Lamp & Limelight Company, this traditional colliery lantern features its original nameplate and authentic construction, including the paraffin wick chamber, protective glass, and solid top hook.

Once used deep underground to provide light and a margin of safety, this lamp now tells a story of industry, resilience, and heritage — making it an ideal collector’s piece or character-rich decorative accent.

📌 Key Features:
✅ Authentic Hockley Lamp & Limelight Co. colliery lamp – copper & brass
✅ Clearly engraved manufacturer’s plate – Colliery No. and Serial No. fields present
✅ Original aged patina with green verdigris, untouched finish
✅ All parts present including glass chamber and working hook
✅ No damage, just honest age wear
✅ Measures approx. 9″ tall (not including handle)
✅ Engraved base reads: “Only paraffin to be used…” with wick safety instruction

💡 Styling Tip:
Stunning as a mantelpiece accent or bookshelf feature. Try it as part of a curated industrial vignette — pair with vintage maps, clocks, or miner’s tools for a tactile, historic aesthetic.

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Collectors of mining or industrial memorabilia
✔️ Lovers of rustic, vintage home décor
✔️ Thoughtful gifts for history or engineering buffs
✔️ Pub, bar, or themed retail décor

🔍 Provenance / Maker Notes:
Crafted by the Hockley Lamp & Limelight Company, a historically significant British maker of safety lamps. These lamps were essential tools in coal mining operations, combining function with durable craftsmanship. The serial plate and usage engraving confirm its utilitarian origins.

📦 Shipping & International Buyers:
Tracked and insured shipping is available worldwide. Final charges are always shown clearly at checkout — no surprises.

This is more than a lamp — it’s a glowing piece of working-class heritage. Rare to find in original, undamaged condition with visible manufacturer detail — once it’s gone, it’s gone.

stock code 120625