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Lead

Miner's hat lamp, ‘goose-tilt’ type

Period:
19th Century
Description:
This type of lamp, shaped like a miniature coffee pot, would be filled with tallow. The spout held the wick. The ‘handle would be hooked onto the miner’s hat.
Place of Production:
Wanlockhead
Materials/Media:
brass
Dimensions:
H 50mm: Diameter Base 35mm
Source:
Museum of Lead Mining
Accession number:
A1/073
Digital Number:
WHMI008n
Copyright:
Wanlockhead Museum Trust