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A USA Miners Helmet – Turtle Shell

A Miners Helmet. A USA miners “turtle shell” helmet. Made from moulded cardboard like material and metal. This type of helmet is a Flexo Band Cool Cap but known as a “Turtle Shell” helmet. This design of helmet was first patented by Mr Albert A. Strauss in June 1933. The bracket on the front can hold a carbide or oil …

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Shaft Signalling Bell

An Electric Shaft Signalling Bell. A colliery shaft signalling bell. Made by Plessey Communication Systems. Made from steel, cast iron and brass. Size 13″ x 6″ x 4″ inches. This type of bell was mounted in an upright position on a board above the bank of the shaft. These bells were used for signalling up and down the shaft for …

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A Bathgate Miners Helmet (Black)

A Bathgate Miners Helmet. A Bathgate miners helmet, black coloured version. Made from highly compressed pulp card with a ribbed top, leather sweatband, cotton webbing and a metal cable clip at the back. Size 6. Made by Richard A. Bathgate, London Life Building, Derby Square, Liverpool. The manufacturers name and patent is stamped into the rim of the helmet. Used …

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A Bathgate Miners Helmet (White)

A Bathgate Miners Helmet. A Bathgate miners helmet, white coloured version. Made from highly compressed pulp card with a ribbed top, a leather sweatband, cotton webbing and a metal cable clip at the back. Size 6. Made by Richard A. Bathgate, London Life Building, Derby Square, Liverpool. The manufacturers name and patent is stamped into the rim of the helmet. …

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A Shaft Signalling Key (Knocker Box)

Shaft Signalling Key. A colliery shaft signalling key, known as a knocker box. Made by Davis of Derby. Made from iron and cast iron. Size 6″ x 4″ x 2″ inches. These signalling keys were mounted onto the control panel in an upright position (as seen in the image left) and used to signal from pit-bottom to the bank to …

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