Tin can, Davy lamp

Description

Tin can to protect a Davy lamp, signed by J. Mills and Sons of Newcastle on Tyne

Museum reference

T.1974.223.2

Object name

Tin can, Davy lamp

Production information

J. Mills and Sons, Brass founders and copper smiths
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, Northern Europe

Date

Post c. 1865

Materials

Metal

Associations

Eponym: Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1st Baronet, 1778 - 1829