Coal Mining

Coal Mining 

Coal Mining 

Coal Mining memorabilia is a relatively new subject for the collector and often collected by those who have had personal art related family involvement in the mining industry.

Popular areas for collecting is paranumismatics the term used to describe the various tokens and checks that were issued to minors in the 19^th and 20^th century.

these served various purposes, from payment to work tallies.

Pitt or colliery checks (metal discs inscribed with personal numbers } will be handed in by the miners at the start of the day and retrieved at the end.

In some mines a personal cheque of token was exchanged for a lamp, which not only ensured that the minor received his designated equipment, but also provided a record of who was down the pit,

particularly important in case of an accident stop

values of tokens and checks depend on rarity and the d desirability of Pacific colliery.

Miners lamps are also sought after. The flame safety lamp shown in the photos was developed in the early 19^th century by various inventors including, most famously, Sir Humphrey Davy.

Coal Mining 

Who introduced the metal mesh final that prevented the flame from explosion when it came in contact with methane gas.

Coal Mining 

Davy lamps were used by miners until around 1910 when they were replaced by  hand held lamps, superseded in the 1940s by lamps on helmets.

However Davy lamps were still employed to check the safety of mines since changes to the flame visibility reflected the levels of gas in the atmosphere.

Coal Mining 

Another important collecting area is memorabilia connected with British miners strike of 1984 to 85 ranging from badgers issued by the National union of Mineworkers to commemorative ceramics.

As one of the most significant events of Margaret Thatcher’s premiership, which marked the closing of pits and changing a whole way of life, this material is sought after by enthusiast of political and social history, as well as mining memorabilia collectors.

I hope you have found this page on Coal Mining  to be both informative and helpful. Happy hunting from the collectibles coach.