Miners Candle Holder
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1979.012.001
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Metal candle holder for miners candles. Made by H, B Meausette, Princeton, BC. This holder was used in the mines for a light source, and to test for carbon dioxide gas. If the candle went out, CO2 gas was present. Canaries in cages were used to detect gas prior to candles.