Suspension Chain and Attaching Block for Small Pit Cage
Suspension chain and attaching block for small pit cage, from Number 3 shaft Wood Colliery, late 19th century.
Details
- Category:
- Coal Mining
- Collection:
- Lancashire Coal Mining Collection
- Object Number:
- Y2002.19.93.2
- Materials:
- metal, wood and Set of cage suspension chains with attaching block used for lowering and raising cage into and out of the shaft. C.1900
- Measurements:
-
overall: 60 mm x 1160 mm x 970 mm, 108 kg
Weight including pallet: 137 kg
- type:
- chain
- credit:
- Gift of Salford Museum and Art Gallery
