On offer is a rare and evocative antique brass and steel coal miner’s midget safety lamp, dating to the early 20th century and made in the traditional Davy-style used throughout the British coalfields. Compact at approximately 6 inches high (excluding handle), this small example was once a functional flame safety lamp, used to detect gas underground and to light miners’ working areas. Today, it survives as a powerful emblem of industrial history and craftsmanship.

Crafted from solid brass and iron with a simple cylindrical form and vented bonnet, this antique coal miner’s lamp displays honest age, patina, and the wear of genuine use. It is offered as found — ideal for collectors, restorers, or anyone drawn to authentic relics of the mining era.

📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine brass and iron construction – early 20th-century industrial design
✅ Traditional “midget” Davy-style form with vented bonnet and hanging hook
✅ Possibly made in the style of Evan Thomas & Williams or Protector Lamp Co., both noted Welsh and English safety-lamp manufacturers
✅ Condition: for spares or repair – missing inner gauze, glass, and maker’s plaque; brass rim shows a split; surface oxidation and patina consistent with age
✅ Height: approx. 6 in (15 cm) excluding handle
✅ Rare small-scale example – seldom found in this size or with such authentic wear

💡 STYLING TIP
Display this atmospheric piece in an industrial or eclectic interior — on a mantel, bookshelf, or alongside vintage mining memorabilia. Its weathered finish and compact proportions make it an ideal conversation piece.

🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Collectors of mining and industrial antiques
✔️ Lovers of historical lighting and heritage craftsmanship
✔️ Restoration enthusiasts seeking authentic parts
✔️ Thoughtful gift for a history or engineering admirer

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES:
This type of small “midget” flame safety lamp was commonly produced in the early 1900s for miners and inspectors in British coalfields, particularly in South Wales and northern England. The design follows the Davy-style safety principle developed in 1815 by Sir Humphry Davy, incorporating a metal gauze to prevent ignition of explosive gases.
Makers such as Evan Thomas & Williams of Aberdare and Protector Lamp & Lighting Co. of Eccles produced both working and commemorative versions of these lamps. While the maker’s plate is missing on this example, its form and materials are consistent with British manufacture of the period.

📏 MEASUREMENTS:
• Height: 6 in / 15 cm (excluding handle)

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
We ship worldwide using tracked, insured services. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on your location — no surprises. All items are securely packed with care and experience.
USA buyers must now pay all customs duty at checkout, not upon delivery.

📌 WHY IT MATTERS:
This is more than an object — it’s a piece of lived history from the age of coal and iron. A tangible reminder of the miners who lit their path underground with craftsmanship and courage. Rare to find in this size and condition, and offered with complete transparency for restoration or display.

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