Joe_Materasso Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 HOWDY!another unidentified object, this time its a lamp - any ideas as to its type, application, value and vintage? what type of fuel would it use? it is large, and being black makes me think its a commercial application; it is over a foot from top to bottom, and the body is almost 8" in diameter.as usual, Many Many thanks in advance! jm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Your idea of commercial is right on target, all steel lamps and especially one that opens vertically are usually off a truck. They were mounted in pairs on the firewall ( bracket shown is typical)as opposed to cars that usually had the headlamps mounted out front. This lamp would burn carbide gas (acetylene) from a generator or storage tank. Check ebay for similar items that show up regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Materasso Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 greetings from ny layden!thansk so much - i suspected acetylene, but wasn't sure; your prompt reply gave me enough pointers to head in the right direction to list it on ebay.many thanks and - Happy Motoring!jm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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