Lamp, Carbide

Object/Artifact

-

Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Lamp, Carbide

Entry/Object ID

1982.174.018

Description

Silver colored round bottom container to hold calcium carbide. A three-part section top has reservoir on top to hold water, a center portion w/green and red glass circles on either side, and a clear glass lens at front. Decorative top has scroll design w/ "SOLAR" printed on it. Water dripped onto carbide to produce acetylene gas. Water flow to control brightness regulated by lever. Has clamp attached to secure to bicycle. Patent dates from 2-4-98 thru 6-15-99.

Collection

Lighting

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lamp, Carbide

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Lamp

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Devices

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

6-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Width: 4.750 Lens-to-water reservoir) Diam: 2.500 Base

Material

Glass, Nickle-plated Brass

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

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General Notes

Note

Notes: Width - 4 3/4" lens to water reservoir. Diam - Base.