Bicycle Lamp [Carbide]

Object detail

Accession number

2003.220

Maker

Joseph Lucas Limited

Production period

1910s

Description

Brass carbide bicycle lamp. Brass carbide bowl, water bowl on top of carbide bowl. Glass front lens with wick behind. A round window on either side of light casing with emerald green glass. Trade mark "King of the Road" on top of the heat vent. On the back side of the heat vent is the No.326 along with "JOSEPH LUCAS LIMITED, BIRMINGHAM" engraved. A metal hinge attaches the lamp to the bicycle. Brass tightening screw with the words "JOS. LUCAS LTD. BIRMINGHAM" written on it.

Marks

King of the Road Engraved
No 326 / Joseph Lucas Ltd / Birmingham Engraved

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Credit Line

Joseph Lucas Limited. Circa 1915. Bicycle Lamp [Carbide], 2003.220. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Component, Vehicle Lamp, Vehicle Lamp, Bicycle Tools & Equipment for Communication Land Transportation T&E Land Transportation Accessories

Production place

Birmingham West Midlands England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Cycles Road Transport Transport

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