This is a safety lamp in the Clanny style, manufactured in the mid-1800's by the American Safety Lamp and Mine Supply Company of Scranton, PA. The Clanny lamp has Davy-type gauze on the top and a glass bottom to protect the flame from strong gusts in the mines. In this lantern the glass bottom has been removed.
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