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Joseph Swan's combined battery-powered safety lamp
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Joseph Swan's combined battery-powered safety lamp
5310070 Joseph Swan's combined battery-powered safety lamp; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Joseph Swan's combined battery-powered safety lamp and fire-damp indicator which gave just over 1 candle power for 10 hours. The fire-damp indicator at the bottom was made of fine platinum wire and when fire-damp was present it glowed abnormally bright. Sir Joseph Wilson Swan (1828-1914) an English physicist, chemist and inventor. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG
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This engraving depicts Joseph Swan's groundbreaking combined battery-powered safety lamp, a revolutionary invention that provided just over 1 candle power for an impressive 10 hours. The image showcases the intricate design of the lamp, with a fire-damp indicator made of fine platinum wire at the bottom. When fire-damp was present, this indicator would glow abnormally bright, alerting miners to potential danger in the coal mines.
Sir Joseph Wilson Swan, the brilliant English physicist, chemist, and inventor behind this innovative creation, truly revolutionized safety measures in mining operations with his pioneering technology. This 19th-century illustration captures the essence of Swan's dedication to improving health and safety conditions for miners through advanced lighting solutions.
The glow emanating from the platinum wire serves as a poignant reminder of the risks faced by those working in collieries and highlights the importance of reliable lighting systems in hazardous environments. Swan's battery-powered safety lamp not only illuminated dark tunnels but also provided crucial early warnings of dangerous gases present underground.
As we admire this historical print from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded of Sir Joseph Wilson Swan's enduring legacy as a visionary inventor whose contributions continue to impact industries worldwide.
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