Miner's hat lamp, ‘goose-tilt’ type
This type of lamp, shaped like a miniature coffee pot, would be filled with tallow. The spout held the wick. The ‘handle would be hooked onto the miner’s hat.
Object no :
WHMI008n
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
Wanlockhead
Dimensions :
H 50mm: Diameter Base 35mm
Materials :
brass
Location :
NA
Accession number :
A1/073
Copyright :
Wanlockhead Museum Trust