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Davy-type Lamp
Period:
19th Century
Description:
This lamp is based on Sir Humphrey Davy's safety lamp. Davy introduced the use of gauze to distribute heat from the flame over a wider area thereby reducing the risk of explosive gases coming into contact with very high temperatures.
Materials/Media:
Brass, iron, glass
Dimensions:
253mm
Source:
The Dick Institute
Accession number:
01/08/1919
Digital Number:
EAMI001n
Copyright:
East Ayrshire Council
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