Bicycle Lamp

Object detail

Accession number

2003.231

Description

Nickel-carbide Lucas bicycle lamp. Nickel-carbide bowl, water bowl on top of carbide bowl. Glass front with wick behind. On either side of light are the green lenses. The heat vent has the trademark "LUCAS CALCIA CADET" printed. On the back of the heat vent is the No.133. A metal hinge attaches the lamp to the bicycle.

Marks

Do not fill carbide above this groove Engraved
Made by / Joseph Lucas Ltd. / Birmingham England Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Nickel-Carbide

Credit Line

Circa 1915. Bicycle Lamp, 2003.231. 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

Automotive lighting Automotive tire Silver Rim Automotive wheel system Alloy wheel Grille Automotive fog light Auto part Glass

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