OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Davey Lamp

MEDIAObject

COLLECTIONRye Historical Society

REG NO.Ob 200

HISTORY

To be ascertained

DESCRIPTION

Safety lamp with wick and oil vessel - originally burning a heavy vegetable oil. Hook handle on top. Devised in 1815 by Sir Humphrey Davy. Created for use in coal mines. .

SUBJECTS

Mines and Mining / Mining Objects / Lights

KEYWORDS

Mines and Mining / Mining Objects / Lights, Thomas & Williams / Wales