Bicycle Lamp [Carbide]

Object detail

Accession number

2003.229

Maker

Joseph Lucas Limited

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

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Credit Line

Joseph Lucas Limited. 1895-1898. Bicycle Lamp [Carbide], 2003.229. 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

Subject auto tags

Automotive lighting Lens Optical instrument Personal protective equipment Cameras & optics Metal Camera accessory Fashion accessory Auto part Font

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