Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Dinas Mines Rescue, Saxon breathing apparatus

Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd. (Manufacturer)

The "Saxon" self-contained breathing apparatus. Oxygen cylinder and absorbent canister housed in the cavity of a U-shaped breathing bag with straps and padding to attach it to front of wearer.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

1995.150/2

Historical Associations

Associated Person/Body: National Coal Board
Association Type: Coal company
Place: Dinas (Glam)

Creation/Production

Role: Production
Role: Manufacturer
Place: London

Acquisition

donation, 9/3/1995

Measurements

Length (mm): 450
Width (mm): 100
Height (mm): 660

Material

Metal
Rubber
Leather
Textile (synthetic)

Categories

Coal Mid Glamorgan

Classification

rescue
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