Early Clanny-type J.H. Naylor lamp, once owned by Wigan Coal & Iron Company
This early J H Naylor lamp, designed in the Clanny type, was once in the possession of The Wigan Coal & Iron Company. The inception of The Wigan Coal and … [Read More]
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Exceptional Condition Protector Type HL (Hand Lit) Iron Bonnet Lamp
This lamp, in remarkably well-preserved state, features an original blue oxide coating on the bonnet. It is a fully authentic specimen, complete with a stamped production number “No178” on the … [Read More]
Eccles Type HL (Hand Lit) Protectors
These lamps were employed until approximately 1960, likely not within the NCB mines when there were more than 30 individuals working below ground. The wick adjustment process involved rotating the … [Read More]
Old Protector Model 176 Oil Lamp
The Old Protector model 176 oil lamp, dating back to before 1911, appears to have undergone modifications around 1913 to comply with the 1911 Mines & Quarries Act. Historical research … [Read More]