On offer is a vintage Welsh brass miner’s safety lamp, featuring the iconic red dragon of Wales (“Cymru”) proudly displayed on an embossed oval badge. Measuring approximately 8.5 inches tall (excluding the handle), this collectible lamp retains its original uncleaned patina, lending it the authentic character and historic charm that collectors desire.

Likely produced as a commemorative or presentation piece, this safety lamp pays homage to the proud mining heritage of Wales, where coal mining was not just an industry but a way of life. These lamps were inspired by the original Davy and Clanny lamps, invented in the early 1800s to improve underground safety by preventing explosions in flammable gas-rich mines.

The body is made of solid brass, with a glass viewing chamber encased in four upright metal struts, and the internal wick mechanism is still in place. While no maker’s name is visible, the quality, detailing, and use of traditional materials suggest this was made as a tribute piece rather than an active work tool — ideal for display or educational use.

📌 Key Features:

✅ Vintage brass safety lamp – traditional miner’s design

✅ Features embossed Welsh Dragon badge with the word “CYMRU”

✅ Approx. 8.5 inches tall without the handle

✅ Retains original, uncleaned aged patina

✅ Glass chamber and wick element intact

✅ Excellent display condition – some minor wear consistent with age

✅ Collectible symbol of Welsh industrial history

✅ Unmarked – likely a vintage commemorative reproduction

🪙 About Miner’s Lamps in Wales:
Wales played a vital role in Britain’s industrial revolution, with coal mining forming the backbone of the economy from the 19th to mid-20th centuries. Lamps such as these became symbolic of the bravery and resilience of the mining communities. Today, they are popular decorative antiques, symbols of heritage, and gifts of pride for those with Welsh roots or industrial history interest.

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Collectors of mining memorabilia or industrial antiques
✔️ Welsh heritage gifts or historical décor
✔️ Office or study display pieces
✔️ Teaching or museum use in showcasing coal mining history

This is a genuine vintage miner’s safety lamp in good, untouched condition — an evocative piece of Welsh heritage and industrial design that brings history to life.

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⚒️ Don’t miss this opportunity to own a tangible piece of Welsh mining history – add this lamp to your collection today!

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