Artefacts

London 2012, security lamp.

Physical description

Davy Lamp, modified version of a miner's lamp.

Created

Created: Protector Lamp & Lighting Company

Materials

glass, brass

Colors

copper, transparent

Dimension

33 x 9 x 9 cm, 1.6 kg

Literature

"London 2012: Olympic cauldron petals to be given to competing nations". In: The Guardian, 28 July 2012 London 2012 Olympic Games Opening ceremony/Cérémonie d'ouverture des Jeux Olympiques de Londres. London, 2012. JONES, Sam. "Betty the Olympic cauldron moves away from centre stage". In: The Guardian, 29 July 2012,

Type of item

Torches and accessories -> security lamp

Reference number

231059

Keywords

Olympic Torch Relay London 2012, Olympic Games Olympic flame