E Thomas and Williams Davy Type Safety Miners Lamp
1970s
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Ref: 1EB25
Item Description
"Fully operational vintage condition."
Brass Davy-type miner’s lamp by E. Thomas & Williams, made in Wales. Classic design, 23.5 cm tall, perfect for collectors or industrial decor.
- Material: Solid brass, steel supports, gauze mesh
- Markings: "E.T.W." stamped on base; “MADE IN WALES, U.K.” on bonnet
- Dimensions: Height 23.5 cm | Diameter 9 cm
- Weight: 932 grams
- Design: Classic Davy-style with wire mesh flame shield
- Function: Decorative or commemorative; non-functional for mining use
- Use case: Collector display, gift item, heritage decor
Faithfully reproduces the 19th-century design used underground for methane gas detection. Ideal for collectors, engineers, and industrial heritage enthusiasts.
Dating and Verification
This lamp is verified as an authentic E. Thomas & Williams piece by the "E.T.W." stamp on the base and "MADE IN WALES, U.K." marking on the bonnet. These markings, along with the construction style and materials, date the lamp to the late 20th century (ca. 1970s), during the period when the company produced commemorative and collector-grade models.
Item Specifics
- Condition
- used
- Manufactured
- Aberdare, South Wales, UK
- Orig./Repro.
- original
- Classified
- vintage
- Primary Material
- brass
- Modified Item
- no
- Maker
- Evan Thomas & Williams Ltd.
- Brand
- E. Thomas & Williams
