Miner's oil lamp (1)

Early miner's lamps were dangerous as a naked flame could cause explosions underground.

Object no :

SQMI008n

Collection :

Creator :

A Caldow

Place of Production :

Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

Dimensions :

height 74mm, diameter 36mm

Materials :

metal, iron, aluminium

Location :

NA

Related site :

Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy

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