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Vintage Technology: Bric-a-brac Ever Ready Bicycle (cycle) Lamp
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Item: | Ever Ready battery powered bicycle/cycle front lamp. |
| Dimensions: | 87mm
x 85mm x 95mm including clamp (h x w x d). Weight: 196g excluding batteries |
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Power: |
3V DC through two "D" sized 1.5V batteries | |
| Details: | Made
from a two-piece beige plastic case with a large round clear plastic lens
with numerous patterns. A white plastic turning lock on the
underside releases the rear section for battery insertion. A large white
on/off switch on the top is labelled with raised designs for "lamp
and lamp with radial lines". The switch is based around a simple lever assembly that makes contact with a stiff copper wire/clear plastic former construction that sits around the bulb end. The rear houses a sturdy metal clamp with two bolts and opposing flat metal plate. Made in Britain, "Use two Ever Ready SP2 batteries (RP20) & No. 2170 bulb (Ref 278)" "Approved B.S.AU155 Licence No.6118" |
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| Age: | c 1970s | |
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Comments:
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I have observed on the web versions with a simpler lens design and a red upper switch. Any help with the date would be most welcome. |
