Lucas No. 68 ARP Hooded Bicycle Lamp
Lucas Hooded Bicycle Lamp
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Lucas No. 68 ARP Hooded Bicycle LampEntry/Object ID
2025.1.859Description
Rectangular metal torch with a wede-shaped hood over the light. Sturdy clip at the back to attach to a bicycle and a metal handle to hold the torch by. The on/off switch is on the top of the lamp.Context
During the blackout in WW2 it was necessary to reduce any lighting to the minimum even for the essential services. This light has a fixed cover. It was to be powered by two 69R twin-cell batteries. Made by Joseph Lucas of Birmingham. In 1875 Joseph Lucas started making lamps in Birmingham for lighting ships and homes. When the bicycle, motorcycle and car came along his company made lamps for them also. During the vintage years, Lucas 'King of the Road' products became the market leaders, being fitted to most of the vehicles made in Britain at the time. This continued into the classic period when just about every car being built in Britain was fitted with the Lucas 7" headlamp/headlight. At the time it was said that if you wanted to know how many cars were being built just ask Lucas how many headlamps they were making and divide by 2!Cataloged By
Felix LamCategory
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