Domestic Item
Ladle
Material: Spoon made of brass/copper, wooden handle
Era: 19th to early 20th century
Origin: Imported from China/Europe
Condition: The metal shows patina and traces of oxidation (greenish), the wood shows signs of use.
Dimension: 30?45 cm long
Function: Used as a ladle for scooping stews, soups, or hot liquids from a large kettle or pot
Capacity: Approx. 150?300 ml
Transportation
Leather Trunk
Material: Made of thick cowhide leather with brass fittings on the locks, knobs, and decorative nails.
Era: Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880s to 1910s).
Origin: Provenance: England or Central Europe; imported by British officers or skilled workers who came to Sungai Lembing.
Condition: The leather surface shows age- and use-related scratches, cracks, and discoloration (fading).
Dimension: Approximate dimensions: Length 86?92 cm, depth 54?55 cm, height 32?35 cm.
Function: Used as a carrying case for personal belongings on long journeys and often carried by immigrants or mining employees.
Capacity: High load-bearing capacity; the empty case weighs up to 20 kg.
Mining Tools
Adjustable Wrench
Material: Chrome vanadium steel, drop-forged for high strength and durability.
Era: 20th century (widely used in active mechanical engineering in Sungai Lembing).
Origin: Made in England or Sweden (usually brands such as Bahco or Crescent, imported by the British company PCCL).
Condition: The metal surface shows uniform rust and wear patterns due to long use and exposure to moisture in mining.
Dimension: Overall length approximately 150 mm to 380 mm
Function: For tightening and loosening nuts and bolts of various sizes by adjusting the movable jaws.
Capacity: The jaws are adjustable for nut sizes from 20 mm to 44 mm (depending on the wrench size).
Industrial Machinery
Volute Spring
Material: High-quality spring steel such as EN-42 or EN-47 with high tensile strength.
Era: 20th century (Widely used in British mining mechanization).
Origin: Manufactured in England or imported by the British company PCCL for local industrial use.
Condition: Heavily corroded/rusted; the steel surface is heavily oxidized due to long-term exposure to moisture in the mine.
Dimension: Thickness between 2 mm and 12 mm
Function: Serves as a very strong shock absorber for heavy machinery, ore wagons, or presses.
Capacity: Designed to withstand very high tensile loads in harsh industrial applications.
Industrial Machinery
Horizontal Reciprocating Steam Pump
Material: Cast iron and steel with protective coating (enamel or rust-preventative paint).
Era: Early 20th century (approx. 1900s to 1940s).
Origin: USA (mostly Worthington brand) or Scotland (G & J Weir brand).
Condition: Good/restored condition; the machine appears to be complete with its major components and has been repainted for museum display purposes.
Dimension: The estimated overall length is 100?110 cm (approx. 42 inches).
Function: Horizontal steam pump; used as a boiler feed pump to supply water to a high-pressure steam boiler.
Capacity: Capable of pumping water continuously at a rate of approximately 100 GPM (gallons per minute) at an operating pressure of 50?100 psi.
Mining Tools
Trough
Material: Limestone
Era: 19th to early 20th century
Origin: Sungai Lembing, Pahang
Condition: Weathered, with erosion and discoloration from exposure to the elements over a long period.
Dimension: The size varies depending on its use, but it is a rectangular trough.
Function: Used as a trough for collecting water or washing ore in the mining settlement area.
Capacity: -
Domestic Item
Tricycle
Material: Metal with solid rubber tires and a leather
Era: 1940s to 1950s (mid-20th century)
Origin: England, United Kingdom (Popular brands such as Raleigh, Humber, or Sunbeam)
Condition: Heavily corroded/rusted with structural damage and peeling original paint
Dimension: Average size for a child, approximately 50?70 cm tall
Function: Children's vehicle or toy (tricycle)
Capacity: Suitable for one child (Limited weight capacity)
Mining Tools
Tin Ore Sack
Material: Thick and durable canvas or jute/burlap
Era: 1906 to the 1980s (Used throughout PCCL's operations in Sungai Lembing)
Origin: Pahang Consolidated Company Limited (PCCL), Sungai Lembing, Pahang
Condition: Weathered with traces of mineral dirt and wear on the fabric, but the "P.C.C.L." inscription is still clearly legible
Dimension: Standard size of a tin sack, estimated height 60?90 cm when filled
Function: Used for filling, storing, and transporting processed tin ore from the mill to the port
Capacity: Estimated weight: 50?62 kg (Standard weight of a "picul" tin ore to facilitate manual transport)
Industrial Machinery
Horizontal Piston Pump
Material: Cast iron and steel.
Era: Early 20th century (approximately 1900s to 1940s)
Origin: England or USA (brands such as Worthington, G & J Weir, or Climax were frequently imported for the British mining industry.)
Condition: This item appears to have been cleaned and repainted with a protective coating (rust-preventative paint) for display purposes in the museum.
Dimension: This type of pump is typically between 100 cm and 150 cm long.
Function: Piston pump for pumping water from underground mine shafts or for supplying water to steam boilers (boiler feed pumps).
Capacity: Depending on the model, but generally around 100 GPM (gallons per minute).
Mining Tools
Stokes Litter
Material: Steel or aluminum frame with wire mesh and heavy canvas.
Era: Widely used since the early to mid-20th century (original design dates from around 1900).
Origin: Manufactured in England or the USA (imported for the British company PCCL in Sungai Lembing).
Condition: Weathered with rust stains on the frame and damage to the canvas from high humidity.
Dimension: Approximate dimensions: Length 213 cm, width 60 cm, height 20 cm.
Function: Used for rescuing and evacuating injured persons from confined or steep spaces such as underground mine shafts.
Capacity: Load capacity up to approximately 680 kg.