Vintage/Antique Brass Carbide Lamp
A Vintage/Antique Brass Carbide Lamp, by Joseph Lucas Ltd. It says Lucus Cadet Garda on the top & Joseph Lucas Ltd Patented Birmingham on the steel bracket at the back. Also No 133D. I don't know if it's just for a bike or also a motorcyle. It has both a red & green side lantern. The red side lantern has its own side door, which freely opens. Perhaps it was used in the wartime blackouts, as there is some paint on the front glass. The front glass is broken. I am told these are easy to replace, as it's held in by a brass wire ring. The front lense slides out easily. The part where the flame would come from wobbles & is loose. I'm not sure whether this is normal or needs soldering. The bottom has some expected dints & dents due to the age. It would benefit from a polish. The large internal reflector has some surface corrosion, so will need cleaning up. I can't see any obvious yesteryear repairs. I have been told it was likely to have been made between . Please study images & do your own research. Can post at extra cost. Postage includes being signed for. Read more