Museum Collection (Numerical list)
LVSAV1985.072A: Laboratory Flask
Two round bottomed glass flasks, one with a glass connector tube fitted to the neck.LVSAV1986.004: Detonator Case
Tin box to contain 100 of "Thistle Brand" No. 6 detonators, made by Nobel, Glasgow. Miners, c. 1940.LVSAV1986.007: World War One Memorial Plaque
Engraved brass memorial plaque: "subscribed for by the Broxburn miners, oil workers and engine keepers employed by the Broxburn Oil Company as memorial to their comrades who have fallen in the war 1914-18".LVSAV1986.009: Petrol Can
Two-gallon motor spirit can embossed "Shell Motor Spirit", painted grey, from Scottish Oils Ltd, Middleton Hall, c. 1930LVSAV1986.016: Oil Tanker
Pre 1914 horse-drawn lamp oil road tanker. wheel hubs embossed "Jackson & Co, London and Dudley".LVSAV1986.019: Petrol Pump
Cast iron electrically operated kerbside petrol pump by Avery and Hardoll c. 1936, with plastic replica "Scotch" thistle shaped globe c. 1960 from Scottish Oils Ltd, Middleton Hall, Uphall.LVSAV1986.022: "Novox" Resuscitator
"Novox" resuscitation apparatus with bottles of breathing gas from BP Detergents, Pumpherston.LVSAV1986.026A: Stool
High wooden stool from Scottish Oils Ltd, Middleton Hall.LVSAV1986.028: Stool
Wooden stool from Scottish Oils Ltd, Middleton Hall.LVSAV1986.030: Detonator Case
Tin box for 100 quantity No. 6 detonators for high explosive, made by Nobel, Glasgow, c. 1940.LVSAV1986.031: Miner's Lamp
Battery powered hand-held "Oldham" electric miner's safety lamp Type F patent.LVSAV1986.032: Miner's Lamp
Hand-held "Oldham" electric miner's safety lamp, Automatic type, patent 16457, c. 1950LVSAV1986.035: Notice - "Instructions to tenants"
Card notice outlining rules and instructions to tenants regarding the electric lighting of oil company houses from Broxburn Oil Company, c. 1910.LVSAV1986.036: World War Two Gas Mask
Gas mask, respirator, in cardboard box, from World War Two, March 1937LVSAV1986.041: Miner's Lamp
Miner's electric cap lamp (Oldham type GT) and battery (Oldham type T) carrying a brass tab with identifying number "522".LVSAV1986.042: Mine Telephone
Battery-less underground mine telephone, paint marked "New Heriot Watt", by telephone manufacture company, Airdrie and Bellshill.LVSAV1986.043: Bird cage
Black wooden bird cage with two perches. Black plywood front, wire grill, circular side opening. Canary inside cageLVSAV1986.045: Breathing Apparatus
"Roberts" compressed air breathing apparatus for mine rescue, c. 1960.LVSAV1986.046: Stretcher
Folding canvas and wood stretcher for mines rescue service, c. 1950LVSAV1986.047: Bubble Cap
Cast iron bubble cap with serrated edge.LVSAV1987.001: Telephone
Black internal telephone by "The Reliance Telephone Co.", from A. F. Craig, British Patent 518721, 530598, 657002.LVSAV1987.002: Miner's Drill Bit
14 miners drill bits, 1 detonator key/punch, 2 metal detonator punches, 1 wooden detonator punch, c. 1950.LVSAV1987.004: Miner's Drill
Cast iron ratchet drill, "P.A.D." engraved on block head. 2'6" drill bit, c. 1920.LVSAV1987.005: Bubble Cap
Cast iron bubble cap with serrated edge.LVSAV1987.007: Furnace Shovel
2.1m wrought iron furnace shovel, believed to be associated with Tarbrax oil worksLVSAV1987.010: Megger
Megger, housed in wooden box, made by Evershed & Vignoles Ltd, London.LVSAV1987.010: Megger
100v megger circuit tester marked "NCB Newbattle instrument department".LVSAV1987.013: Miner's Drill Bit
Miner's drill bit for electric drilling machine, 3'4"LVSAV1987.014: Miner's Drill Bit
Miner's drill bit for electric drilling machine, 3'4"LVSAV1987.015: Miner's Drill Bit
Miner's drill bit for electric drilling machine, 3'4"LVSAV1987.016: Miner's Drill Bit
Miner's drill bit for electric drilling machine, 3'4"LVSAV1987.017: Miner's Drill Bit
Miner's drill bit for electric drilling machine, 2'3"LVSAV1987.018: Certificate - S.S.P.C.A. certificate presented to Leslie Johnston
S.S.P.C.A. certificate presented to Leslie Johnston, No.35 shale mine Threemiletown, 1939, for the inspection of pit ponies.LVSAV1987.019: Certificate - S.S.P.C.A. certificate presented to William Scott
S.S.P.C.A. certificate presented to William Scott, Breich Shale mine, 1942, for the inspection of pit ponies.LVSAV1987.024: Oilshale carving
Model of the "Holy Bible" carved from Oakbank shale, inscribed "sample of Oakbank shale presented to W. Preston by John McCabe, 7 Febr. 1902".LVSAV1987.027: Appointment Card - Dan McKenzie appointed to fire shots
Appointment card, under Coal Mines Act 1911, from Westwood Pit, for Dan McKenzie to fire shots by means of safety fuse and by safety fuse capped with a detonator, dated 9th January 1957.LVSAV1987.028: Appointment Card - William Newton appointed to use delay action detonators
Appointment card, under Mines and Quarries Act 1954, from No 6 Mine Philpstoun for William Newton, shot firer.LVSAV1987.029: Appointment Card - Alex Reid appointed to issue detonators
Appointment card, under Coal Mines Act 1911, from Westwood Pit for Alex Reid (2nd) spare deputy, to issue detonators, operate electrical gear and give signals, dated 26/06/1957.LVSAV1987.029: Certificate - Gas testing and hearing certificate
Gas testing and hearing certificate awarded to Alexander A Reid of 13 Glen Road, Livingston Station by Heriot-Watt College on behalf of the Ministry of Fuel & Power.LVSAV1987.029: Certificate - Deputy's Certificate granted to Alexander A. Reid
Deputy's certificate No. 8650, granted to Alexander A Reid of 13 Glen Road, Livingston Station.LVSAV1987.029: Certificate - Gas testing and hearing certificate
Gas testing and hearing certificate awarded to Alexander Reid of 10 Glen Road, Livingston Station by Heriot-Watt College.LVSAV1987.029: Appointment card - Alex Reid appointed to fire shots
Appointment card, under Coal Mines Act 1911, from Westwood Pit for Alex Reid (2nd) to fire shots by means of safety fuse and by safety fuse capped with a detonator.LVSAV1987.029: Appointment Card - Alex Reid appointed to measure the quality of air
Appointment card, under Coal Mines Act 1911, from Westwood Pit for Alex Reid (2nd), to measure the quantity of air delivered by ancillary fans.LVSAV1987.029: Certificate - Competency Certificate
Competency certificate for mine rescue work awarded to Alexander Reid of 13 Glen Road, Livingston Station by the Central Rescue Station, Heriot-Watt College.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - Election to Member of the Mining Institute of Scotland
Certificate showing election of John Stein as a member of the Mining Institute of Scotland, dated 18th April 1931.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - Qualification as Fireman
Certificate, numbered 518, of Qualification as Fireman, Examiner or Deputy for John Stein, Gloag Place, West Calder, dated 29th October 1912.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - Surveyor of Mines
Certificate number 154, under the Coal Mines Act 1911, qualifying John Stein, West Calder to act as a surveyor of mines, dated 26th January 1915.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - 1st Year Course in Mining
Certificate from West Calder School Board, dated 1910-1911 for John Stein, age 16, passing his 1st year's course in Mining with a summary mark of Excellent.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - First Aid
Certificate of proficiency and examination in first aid to the injured from St Andrew's Ambulance Association for John Stein, dated 1st April 1913.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - Mining
Certificate from Heriot-Watt College in Mining for John Stein, dated 1915-1916, with a mark of 89% / excellent.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - Mining
Certificate from Heriot-Watt College in Mining for John Stein, dated 1914-1915, with a mark of 96% / excellent.LVSAV1987.030: Certificate - Land Surveying and Levelling
Certificate from Heriot-Watt College in Land Surveying and Levelling for John Stein, dated 1912-1913, mark 90% / excellent.