Lot 302: Antique The Premier Lamp and Engineering Co Ltd Crestella Miners Carbide Lamp

An antique industrial carbide mining lamp, model Crestella, manufactured by The Premier Lamp and Engineering Co. Ltd. of Leeds, England. The lamp features a traditional vertical two-chamber construction with a steel body and a large circular metal reflector shield mounted behind a burner nozzle. It is fitted with a heavy-duty iron bail handle incorporating a suspension hook, with an additional secondary hook to the side. A circular brass identification plaque is riveted to the front of the body, depicting an owl emblem and the text: THE PREMIER LAMP MADE IN ENGLAND CRESTELLA ENGINEERING CO LTD LEEDS. The top of the unit includes a wing-nut valve for water regulation and a small circular filler cap.