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Miner's Tallow Lamp

Small brass jug-shaped lamp on which the spout is soldered to the body and the handle is in the form of a clip which fitted into the miner's hat, freeing his hands. The wick was connected to a supply of tallow or oil in the body of the lamp, which fueled the flame. Lamps like this were a great help to miners, but also a danger due to pockets of flammable gas underground.

Museum reference:

MLC-1991-769

Place Made:

Airdrie

Dimensions:

height: 75mm
diameter: 37mm

Materials:

Brass

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