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A Brass Premier Lamp & Eng Co Ltd Carbide Mining Lamp - A vintage Brass carbide mining lamp featuring a two-part cylindrical body and a large circular concave reflector. The construction comprises a lower carbide chamber with a threaded base and an upper water reservoir fitted with a hinged fill cap and a lever-operated needle valve for water flow control. The front is mounted with a polished silver-coloured metal reflector containing a central burner tip, while the reverse is fitted with an integrated spring-clip bracket for cap attachment. The top surface is embossed with water control markings including OFF, and the underside of the brass base is stamped within a rubber bumper ring with the inscription PREMIER LAMP & ENG. CO. LTD. LEEDS ENG. Height: 4 inches Diameter: 3 3/4 inches.