Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Prestwich Patent Protector flame safety lamp

Prestwich Patent Protector flame safety lamp. These lamps were widely used in the South Wales Coalfield in the 1950's.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

1999.30

Creation/Production

Protector Lamp and Lighting Co. Ltd. (The)
Date:

Acquisition

Purchase, 19/2/1999

Measurements

base (mm): 105
handle (mm): 255
handle (mm): 383

Material

metal
brass
glass
asbestos

Location

Big Pit National Coal Museum : Pit Head Baths Gallery (DC 1.01 bottom shelf)

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Categories

coal 1950s

Classification

lighting mine lighting
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