Bicycle Lamp

Object detail

Accession number

2003.223

Description

Brass bicycle lamp - new 2nd model - brass tank to hold the fuel (kerosene). It has side windows. right hand green, left hand red. Kerosene wick lamp. The heat vent has a name plate with the words "JOS. LUCAS LIMD NEW HOLOPHOTE". The front glass is hinged with a clip. It has a hinged back to the lamp which gives access to the reflector (which is cracked) and access to the wick for trimming.

Marks

Jos. Lucas Ltd. / Birmingham / England Engraved

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Credit Line

Circa 1910. Bicycle Lamp, 2003.223. 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

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Cycles Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

Gas Metal Fashion accessory Auto part Antique Event Font Nickel

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