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    Posted 8 years ago

    Dominic2011
    (2 items)

    I found this while metal detecting, it looks electrical. Id like to know what it is if anybody can help, it says Donn Peterlee 1981

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    Comments

    1. UncleRon UncleRon, 8 years ago
      This is the top half of a (usually) British miner's lantern. There would be a base at the bottom of the 4 long rods and a glass cylinder enclosing the space between the two halves.
    2. Onedtent, 8 years ago
      Top part of a Davy lamp. Used for gas detection when working underground.

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