Posted 1 year ago
Falcon61
(263 items)
Solar Carbide Bicycle Lamp w/Clamp
I forgot that I had this shiny gem sitting out on a shelf in the garage.
Solar made by the Badger Brass Mfg. Co. out of Kenosha, WI.
Pat. Feb, 4, 1896 to Feb. 7, 1899.
The lamp is in pretty decent shape and includes the mounting bracket.
The glass jewels and front lens are in great shape.
Pellets of carbide were placed in the bottom & water was
placed in the top. A valve controlled the release of the
water into the carbide chamber. As water hit the carbide, a flammable gas was created which, when struck with a
lighter, ignited to create a light.
Thanks Much for Looking!!
Very cool
That's in nice shape. I have a miners lamp but ..
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/287685-1900s-justrite-manufacturing-horizontal
It’s most KooLieO !
So wonderful to have this gem. The best piece you have is often the piece that garners the most attention at that moment !~