Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Savox breathing apparatus

Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd. (Manufacturer)

Siebe Gorman 'Savox' self contained compressed oxygen rescue breathing apparatus. Black rubber breathing bag surrounding 2 metal canisters (one oxygen and one coolant/absorbent canister) attached by metal pipes with rubber breathing tube leading to mouthpiece and nose clip. Straps attached at back.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2001.1/495

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: Ministry of Fuel and Power
Association Type: Company name
Associated Person/Body: British Oxygen Company Limited
Association Type: Company name

Creation/Production

Role: Production
Role: Manufacturer
Place: Chessington
Period: 1950s

Acquisition

donation, 1/2/2001

Measurements

Length (mm): 420
Width (mm): 450
Height (mm): 115
Weight (kg): 6.6

Material

Metal
Rubber
Textile

Categories

Coal 1950s

Classification

rescue
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