Wolf safety mining lamp (American lamp)

Wolf safety mining lamp  (American lamp)

This Wolf Safety Lamp of America is a safety lamp manufactured by the Wolf Safety Lamp Company of America in the early 20th century. This lamp is one of the most popular Wolf designs, employing a glass enclosure, wire gauze on the top-interior, and a metal bonnet exterior to protect the flame.

The engraving reads: Is Sure to the Wolf Safety Lamp Co. of America, Inc. BROOKLY New York.  Permissible Flame safety lamp Approval No.  Department of interior, Bureau of Mines,  It measures 29 cm from base to top of hook, and 8 cm diameter. Examine the pictures carefully to see the age and wear on the lamp.

This lamp is one of the most popular Wolf designs, employing a glass enclosure, wire gauze on the top-interior, and a metal bonnet exterior to protect the flame. The lines on the glass portion suggest the lamp was used to judge methane levels -- a mechanical canary in a coal mine.

The item is sold as is.. It is very nice and would make a great display.  All parts are intact as per the photographs.  I do not know if it works, but is sparks when turning the igniter on the bottom . 

This wolf safety lamp is not a replica or toy - it is the genuine article.

This lamp is unlocked, i.e., the mechanism that was used to lock the lamp to prevent users from opening the lamp underground has been by-passed. This means that the lamp can be filled with light fuel oil and lit.   

Will ensure the item is sent in protective packaging so that it arrives in good condition.  As with all my sales this item may be returned at the buyers expense for a refund of the purchase price (less shipping), provided it is returned in the same condition as it was sent.  No shipping overseas, no PayPal.

Shipping

R30.00