Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Davis Derby flame safety lamp

Davis & Co. (Manufacturer)

Brass base with glass shield to protect flame, this in turn protected by six brass rods, above this a central tin shield protected by three iron rods with metal raised; handle attachment with iron hook handle.

Thought to be a flood lamp.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

06.372/2

Creation/Production

Role: Manufacturer
Place: Derby

Acquisition

donation, 1906

Measurements

base (mm): 85
handle (mm): 330
Weight (kg): 1.5

Material

Brass
Glass
Asbestos

Categories

Coal unknown date

Classification

lighting mine lighting
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