Stephenson's Safety Lamp, 1839-1857

Made:
1839-1857 in London
maker:
George Stephenson
and
George Knight & Sons
Safety lamp, Stephenson, by George Knight & Son, London

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Safety lamp, Stephenson, by George Knight & Son, London
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Safety lamp, Stephenson, by George Knight & Son, London, marking: makers name, 1839-1857.

Details

Category:
Mining & Ore Dressing
Object Number:
1895-141
Materials:
brass, glass, lead (alloy) and complete
Measurements:
overall: 320 x 105 x 85 mm
weight: 1kg
weight: 2.20463lbs
weight: 9.995kg
weight: 22.03532lbs
type:
oil lamp, miners' lamps and miners' safety lamps
credit:
Geological Museum (Jermyn St.)