Bicycle lamp
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and glass
Measurements
177 x 108 x 180 mm
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1155139
Summary
Lamp. A metal bicycle lamp with a cylindrical centre, the oil reservoir, which has a screw opening at the top to enable filling of the reservoir. The lamp is attached to the side of the upper half and has two green glass inserts. There is a metal buckle attached at the back of the cylinder.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On the top of the cover: [Circular, with lion rampant in centre] On the attachment above the buckle: JOSEPH LUCAS LTD / PATENTED / BIRMINGHAM On the lower side of the oil reservoir: LLCARB / VETHISG