This copper lantern with a plaque reading "G. Polkey Birmingham, C&M 1897" was manufactured by G. Polkey, a Birmingham-based company in England, around the late 19th century. G. Polkey was known for producing industrial and maritime lighting, including lamps and lanterns. The "C&M" could stand for Colliery and Mining, indicating it might have been designed for use in mining operations or in other industrial environments. The year 1897 reflects the production date, placing it in the Victorian era, when Birmingham was a major industrial hub in England
