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Davy Miner's Lamp, by I. Newman, London, Early 19th Century?

Inventory Number 21155


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.21155

Subject
Lamps
Item type
Object
Makers
I. Newman
Primary inscriptions
Metal label on base, embossed lettering "I. NEWMAN./LISLE ST/.LONDON."
Object type
Miner's lamp
Dimensions
Height: 250mm Width: 80mm
Inventory No
21155

Description

A miner's oil lamp, comprising of a copper alloy base and an iron mesh.