Carbide bicycle lamp
A silver metal carbide bicycle lamp overall dimensions 165mm high, 203mm in length (with spring bicycle clip attachment fully extended) with glass lens bell aperture 106mm diameter. The side of the lamp burner has two oval shaped red and green glass apertures, aligned port and starboard, each with embossed lighthouse with beam of light. The bottom carbide powder container has a knurled screw base for the replenishment of powder and wording 'Miller's Betalite' and 'British Made' the silver lettering on a black background. The globe shaped water tank is above the power container with a winged cap at its top for lamp gas adjustment i.e. water drops onto the carbide powder. This adjustment would be necessary during the lamp's use. A right angled tube leads from the powder container to the lamp head. The front lens enclosure can be released using a clip on the right (starboard) side of the lamp for the purposes of lighting the gas. A clip attachment from the lamp enclosure to the angle of the gas flow tube releases the whole of the lamp housing for cleaning of the flame reflector. Carbide powder could be purchased from Chemist shops or bought in tins at some garages. At the rear of the lamp are dual, hinged spring arms with a slot enclosure at the rear which would clip onto small angled arm which formed an integral part at the centre of bicycle handlebars.
Dimensions: Height 165 mm - Length203 mm - Width 106 mm