Miners Lamp

[1944screen]

Hi, I have an Eccles made safety lamp.A retirement gift for my father 35 years ago. The info on the attached plate says Type 6, M&Q, approval No B/28 makers Eccles. The flint mechanism works and there's a place to fill it. Can it be used and if so, what do I fill it with.Thanks

[Buenchico]

Instructions for using miners' lamps are provided here by this manufacturer:
http://www.welshminerslamps.com/info_lamp_instructions.shtml

Lamp oil should be available from any traditional hardware store, or from retailers such as Robert Dyas, as well as online:
http://www.robertdyas.co.uk/clear-lamp-oil-1-litre

[RATTER15]

I used one down the clay mines in my youth (late 1970s) they are very often a pain to light but once lit they arey are great lamps.