Combined scraper and break detector, coal mining.

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Combined scraper and break detector, coal mining.
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Combined scraper and break detector, used in shotfiring at Windy Arbour Colliery. C.1950

Details

Category:
Coal Mining
Collection:
Lancashire Coal Mining Collection
Object Number:
Y2002.19/T954
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
Overall: 7 mm x 1900 mm, 1 kg
type:
shot-firing apparatus
credit:
Gift of Salford Museum and Art Gallery