King of the Road

maker:: Joseph Lucas Limited

King of the Road
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Bicycle oil lamp 'King of the Road', made by Lucas. Box like house with nickel plated mirror and think convex lens (cracked); opening side door for access to wick. Chimney on top (bearing Lucas badge); at rear spring loaded parallelogram bracket.

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Category:: Road Transport

Object Number:: Y1976.50

type:: oil lamp

credit:: Gift of R G Manders

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