Bicycle Lamp

Object detail

Accession number

2003.221

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 glass. Brass adjustment valve to control the gas flow to the wick. It is situated at the base of the light case. A trademark with "LUCAS CALCIA CLUB" engraved on the top and two sides of the heat vent. On the back side of the heat vent is the No.143. A metal hinge attaches the lamp to the bicycle. Brass tightening screw on side of metal hinge.

Marks

This lamp is fully protected / by letters patent Engraved
Joseph Lucas Ltd / Patent / Birmingham Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Credit Line

Circa 1915. Bicycle Lamp, 2003.221. 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

Collection type

Cycles Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

Gas Cylinder Metal Auto part Machine Nickel Household hardware Titanium Bronze Antique

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