Dated to antiquity, this Davy-style miner’s safety lamp features a cylindrical, dual-layered wire gauze mesh enclosed by a sturdy brass frame. The top of this lantern is crowned with a heavy, embossed metal shield stamped by the manufacturer, W.S. Hughes of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is complete with a curved hanging hook for hands-free underground utility. Resting on a wide, tiered brass fuel font base, this lamp exhibits a rich, naturally aged dark patina and weathered texture, showcasing the rugged engineering designed to safely illuminate hazardous, gas-filled coal mines during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In good to fair condition, with significant wear and patina throughout. See photos for details.
Antique W.S. Hughes Miner's Safety Lamp
Dated to antiquity, this Davy-style miner’s safety lamp features a cylindrical, dual-layered wire gauze mesh enclosed by a sturdy brass frame. The top of this lantern is crowned with a heavy, embossed metal shield stamped by the manufacturer, W.S. Hughes of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and is complete with a curved hanging hook for hands-free underground utility.…
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- Columbus, Ohio, United States (US)