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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: Clint on July 19, 2013, 03:19:52 PM

Title: Carbide Bicycle Lamp
Post by: Clint on July 19, 2013, 03:19:52 PM

Hello all,

I found this carbide lamp and want to find out more info about it. I believe it is a P&H 'Panther' series lamp.

Any input would be much appreciated.

Regards,

Clint

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Title: Re: Carbide Bicycle Lamp
Post by: mart on July 19, 2013, 05:21:24 PM

No clue on this one !! Looks like maybe 20`s or early 30`s !!

Title: Re: Carbide Bicycle Lamp
Post by: bigwull on July 19, 2013, 06:10:19 PM

it is indeed a P&H carbide lamp made in Birminham...UK the correct name is Powell & Hanmer...date wise, early 1900,s and up until mmid 1920,s,..value varies from £35 right up to £80,ish...but its dependant on condition...the body is most likely made of nickel,this one you have should clean up well, if you gave it a mild caustic soda bath...if you need any info on how to go about a restoration..just let me know and i,ll guide you through it...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTIQUE-P-H-PANTHER-BIRMINGHAM-CARBIDE-BICYCLE-LAMP-SILVER-COLOUR-/230984934442

Title: Re: Carbide Bicycle Lamp
Post by: Clint on July 21, 2013, 05:03:29 AM

Hi all,

Thanks for the info!

Bigwull, I would appreciate some tips on cleaning this up! I was going to ebay it but I feel that if it cleans up well I may keep it and utilise it somehow!

Regards,

Clint