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Davy Miner's Lamp, by Davis, Derby

Inventory Number 15089

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.15089

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.15089

Subject: Lamps
Item type: Object
Makers: Davis
Primary inscriptions: Lower rim inscribed "DAVIS 9 DERBY"
Physical material: Copper Alloy; Iron
Object type: Miner's lamp
Dimensions: Diameter: 75mm Height: 197mm
Inventory No: 15089
Accession Number: 1960-40

Description

A copper alloy oil lamp with iron key.

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