Cylindrical metal base with 3 metal rods attaching base to metal bonnet, cylindrical slightly tapering with a series of rows of small holes around it; in middle glass cylinder with wick inside; metal curved hook from top for hanging.
Exhibition Label Text. Safety lamp, 1870 – 1900.
Calnny style safety lamp with glass replacing the lower part of the gauze.
Digital image on Keeper’s computer – S:/Keeper/MyPictures/Exhibitions/DisplayNewVisitorCentre. Taken October 2003.
Belonged to Dr J Hunter Paterson, Mining Consultant.
20/10/98 According to Bert Garrett: Date between 1875 and 1900 due to lack of safety features: screw lock, screw adjustable wick, no automatic lighting only a match.