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Lucas King of the Road Penny Farthing 'Hub' Lamp
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Lot details
A rare & interesting restored example of a penny farthing hub lamp, produced by Lucas towards the end of the 19th century. It features a black outer body, with correct brass fittings, Lucas manufacturer's plaque & a remanufactured leather clad brass sleeve, that sits around the hub of the 'Ordinary' bicycle. All three red lenses, together with the 9cm clear main lens are intact & the lamp appears completely workable. Now an extremely scarce lamp, offered in superb visual condition. Approximately 22cm tall. Superb!
A rare & interesting restored example of a penny farthing hub lamp, produced by Lucas towards the end of the 19th century. It features a black outer body, with correct brass fittings, Lucas manufacturer's plaque & a remanufactured leather clad brass sleeve, that sits around the hub of the 'Ordinary' bicycle. All three red lenses, together with the 9cm clear main lens are intact & the lamp appears completely workable. Now an extremely scarce lamp, offered in superb visual condition. Approximately 22cm tall. Superb!
Auction: The Pavilion Gardens, 8th Dec, 2009
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