I was given this light by a friend who thought it might be auto related. There is no makers mark on the lamp.
Any information is appreciated.
Gene
Car Light Or?
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Re: Car Light Or?
Probably not car, but a carriage lamp.
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Re: Car Light Or?
I am not sure, but I believe the intention was to hold a candle in that long tube. Not much light, but enough for a slow carriage or sidewalk on a dark night.
It looks like it may be a real thing, however, thousands of cheap copies have been made and sold as decorations. I have seen some at places like Pier One Imports years ago.
It looks like it may be a real thing, however, thousands of cheap copies have been made and sold as decorations. I have seen some at places like Pier One Imports years ago.
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Re: Car Light Or?
I’ll give you twice what you paid for it - 3x if the glass is intact.
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Re: Car Light Or?
The cap holds the candle in place and as it burns a spring in the tube pushes it up.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup
1925 Cut down pickup
1920 Dodge touring
1948 Ford F2 pickup