Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Clanny flame safety lamp
Clanny flame safety lamp obtained in 1933 from the workings in Abercarn Colliery. Lamp was destroyed during the explosion of 11th September 1878, only the brass base survived (glass shield still present but cracked and melted). Two hundred and sixty eight men and boys were killed, but only twelve bodies were recovered.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
36.619
Creation/Production
unknown
Date: 19th century, late
Acquisition
Donation, 1/11/1993
Measurements
base
(mm): 95
Height
(mm): 115
Weight
(g): 900
Material
brass
glass
asbestos
Location
St Fagans Life Is gallery : Mining Disasters
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