The gas mantle was invented in 1880 a short time before the electric bulb. So the gas mantles became exstinct as houses were lit by electricity. This was salvaged from the Carrick Gas Works.

FRANKFURT, March 4 (Reuters) - Germany's natural gas usage could fall some 3% to 7% by 2030 from current levels while it remains central to the country's energy supply, consultants McKinsey said ...