TexRiv_63 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) I just picked up this brass lamp and haven't even hit Google yet. It's in pretty nice shape including the gas nozzle and a 3/16" flat glass lens but it does have a few dents. It's 7" in diameter, 7 1/2" long by 9 1/2" total length. Is anyone familiar with the Sunlyte brand made in New York? I would like to know the age of this and what makes of cars would have originally used it if possible, TIA. Edited October 20, 2021 by TexRiv_63 added dimensions (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 It has really heavy mounting brackets for no bigger than it is,I'm going to guess it's a spotlight,possibly marine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 10/20/2021 at 8:01 PM, sagefinds said: It has really heavy mounting brackets for no bigger than it is,I'm going to guess it's a spotlight, possibly marine. Good guess, when I Googled I found this ad. It was made by Motor Goods Mfg. Co. in New York. The body is brass and the front and back pieces are solid copper. Would anyone have any idea of the year range this type of gas lamp was used? Also, how common was it to use a searchlight this size on an automobile? I know I have seen them in restored car photos but what was actually done back in that era? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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