Jno Brown Model 650 Saferay Headlight, circa 1915-20... From what?

[Chris Paulsen]

Was this light used on anything specific or is it just a really nice, generic one? It fits a 9" fork. The inside of the glass has the lines in it while the reflector has the glass cone. Stamped Jno Brown and related info on the back. Maybe military, WWI?

[Curti]

I think  western Europe

[Casper Friederich]

Information about Jno Brown headlights on Model T forum, could be of interest:

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/257047/322179.html?1353110373

and the Company's catalogue from 1924:

http://www.cimorelli.com/mtdl/1924/1924jno_brown.pdf

Edited December 19, 2017 by Casper Friederich
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[Chris Paulsen]

Thank you both for the information. I'm a little familiar with the Jno Brown's on Model T's-I've got a set on my 1910 Touring. But this light still has me puzzled. Anyone else?

[C Carl]

Chris , your next step should be to see what the illumination pattern looks like. Put a bulb in it , and aim it at a wall. A darkened room , or garage , with enough distance. I am quite curious to see what this strange optical device produces.   - Carl 

[1912Staver]

I have seen one several years ago. Seller said it was from a big 6 1915 Buick. Did you find it in Washington State ?

 

Greg

[Chris Paulsen]

Carl-I'll add it to my 'to-do' list.

Greg-I got it in Colorado. I'll look into the '15 Buick possibility.

Thanks-