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He is sitting in front of a Cornish range, also known as a slab.

The etching shows Humphry Davy underground holding up his lamp, with a couple of miners in the background.

The text at the bottom of the etching reads:

"He went into fiery mines fearlessly, inspiring everybody with confidence in the security of…

King William IV Public House Madron

Nortons baths

Market House was built in 1838 on the site of the old market house. The picture shows it before it was altered by Lloyds Bank.

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The stamps were working until 1940. They were later re-errected at Geevor mining museum.

Mary Kelynack House demolished 1956 O N 50.

Eastern Green Mr Desreax rescuing lifeboat man of "Richard Lewis" O N 51.

Chyandour smelting works Bolitho's ruins remain O N 52.

Navy Inn or Balcony Pub Higher Green Street pre 1934 now block of flats O N 54.

Harbour construction Lamorna now owned by John Daniel Etching ON 57.

Battle Fields St Mary's Street O 58 N.

Panorama from Battery at Newlyn pre South and North piers.
Etching

The boat in the foreground was a Plymouth Trawler.