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Vtg Eccles of Manchester Protector Miner’s Lamp Brass & Steel Safety Lamp View Watchlist >
Early Coal Mining Safety Lantern by Protector Lamp & Lighting Co.
- Winning Bid: $30.00
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- High Bidder: CHUCKNORRIS
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Up for auction is a vintage Eccles of Manchester Protector miner’s lamp, a classic safety lantern historically used in coal mines to detect dangerous gases. Made by the Protector Lamp & Lighting Company of Manchester, UK, this example features the traditional brass and steel construction designed to provide illumination while preventing explosions caused by open flames near methane gas. Collectors value these early lamps for their industrial heritage, craftsmanship, and connection to mining history, with similar examples often selling upwards of $235 depending on condition and rarity. A wonderful display piece for lovers of antique tools and industrial artifacts.
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