fanale carburo Powell & Hanmer

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Crafted with the cyclist's need for both functionality and style, this rare antique bicycle carbide lamp from Powell & Hanmer is a testament to the era's engineering and aesthetic. The 'Panther De Luxe' model, Birmingham England, boasts a universal fit for various bike types, ensuring a seamless addition to your vintage cycling collection. Its silver finish and 2x red faceted glass bead jewels on the side lights offer an elegant touch to your ride, representative of the period's craftsmanship. The lamp operates on the chemical reaction of calcium carbide with water, generating a bright and steady light source for your cycling adventures. Measuring between 16 cm to 17.5 cm in length, 18 cm in height, and 10 cm in width, it's compact enough to fit securely on your bike without compromising on visibility. With its unmodified state and origin from the United Kingdom, this piece is a genuine vintage treasure for enthusiasts and collectors alike, and has the potential to be restored to former aesthetic and functioning glory. PHOTOGRAPHS FORM PART OF THE DESCRIPTION RARE Antique 1900s Bicycle Carbide Cycle Bike Lamp Powell & Hanmer Panther B'Ham USED: A rare, possibly restorable antique carbide bicycle lamp, that could be around 100 years old (early 1900s period). It is a carbide lamp. These were invented in 1892, and work by reacting calcium carbide with water to produce acetylene gas, which is then burned at a controlled rate to produce a bright, steady flame. This lamp is a used item and has a darkened lamp interior from where the gas flame was burned. Some metal aging to the overall surface. It is missing the front clear glass piece. The hinges are still functional and not seized up or rusted closed. The bottom reservoir can be loosened & tightened by screwing the base. The front lamp piece can be slipped off the top reservoir. The top two small screw tap & valve can be moved to different (water dripping reaction) flame settings. The carry handle is welded in place, as