Bicycle Lamp [Carbide]
Maker and role
Joseph Lucas Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
1895-1898
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Object detail
Accession number
2003.229
Maker
Description
Brass carbide Lucas bicycle lamp. Brass carbide bowl, water bowl on top of carbide bowl. Glass front hinge is broken - held together with a rubber band. Wick behind. On either side of light, lens of 2 green/2 red triangle-shaped glass. The heat vent has a name plate with the words "JOS. LUCAS LTD. MEDIOPHOTE, BIRMINGHAM". It has a hinged back to the lamp which gives access to the reflector and access to the wick for trimming.
Marks
Do not fill carbide above this line / NO. 333 Engraved
Jos. Lucas Ltd / Mediophote / Birmingham Maker's Mark
Jos. Lucas Ltd / Mediophote / Birmingham Maker's Mark
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Joseph Lucas Limited. 1895-1898. Bicycle Lamp [Carbide], 2003.229. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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