Historical information
Made of wrought iron, the spider was either pushed into the side of a tunnel or hammered into a timber mine support. It is an example of the earliest method of illuminating mine workings. Source: https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/255879
Physical description
MINER'S SPIDER LAMP, METAL CANDLE HOLDER WITH LOOPED HANDLE, HOOK AND SPIKE
Subjects
References
- MINERS CANDLE HOLDER "SPIDER" Miner's candle holder, 'spider', used to hold a candle to illuminate mine workings, wrought iron, maker unknown, c. 1910
