Guest diamondinthewoods Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 i have two VERY old driving lamps, they both have patents around 1900-1910. one is a dietz eureka the other i made by C.M hall lamp co. any info would be great.heres the link to the pics.Pictures by greengiant_photos - Photobucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Model T Nick Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 They look like one's made for bicycles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I agree, bicycle lamps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diamondinthewoods Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 just did a search for bicycle lights and these came up, thanks alot guys I would never guessed bicycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 General purpose driving light such as these were also used when driving a horse drawn vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maitken Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Did you know how they worked ?Carbide pellets were placed in the lower container and water in the upper tank. Water was allowed to drip into the carbide producing acetelene gas .CheersMark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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