On offer is an antique brass and steel coal miner’s midget safety lamp dating to the early twentieth century. This compact British mining lamp follows the traditional Davy pattern and would have been used underground as a flame safety lamp to help detect dangerous gases while providing light for miners.

The design is based on the safety lamp developed by Sir Humphry Davy in 1815, which became one of the most important inventions in mining history. Although the maker’s plaque is missing, the form is consistent with lamps produced by well known British manufacturers including Evan Thomas & Williams and Protector Lamp & Lighting Co. Offered for restoration or display, this is a genuine piece of Britain’s industrial heritage that brings character and authenticity to any collection.

Key Features

✅ Genuine brass and steel construction with traditional midget safety lamp design

✅ Early twentieth century British mining lamp with vented bonnet and hanging hook

✅ Unmarked example in the manner of lamps produced by Evan Thomas & Williams and Protector Lamp & Lighting Co.

✅ Condition: For spares or repair. Missing inner gauze, glass and maker’s plaque. Brass rim has a split with surface oxidation and age related wear

✅ Measurements: Height approximately 6 inches or 15 cm excluding handle

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Stock Code: 111025