Reus - Candle bicycle lamp on a stand - Bicycle light - 1900

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Reus Kaars-Fietslamp op een Standaard, a 1900 candle bicycle lamp mounted on a wrought iron stand, 26 cm high, in original condition and located in the Netherlands.

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For bicycles with a front and rear wheel of equal size.
known as the safety bicycle
Candle lanterns have been on the bicycle market since 1875.
Lanterns placed above or beside the front wheel.
Exactly the spot where the lighting still sits today.
In the thirties, the dynamo successfully made its entrance.
Many oil, candle, and carbide lamps were disposed of.

• Material: Metal (probably nickel-plated brass), glass lenses
• Color lenses: clear front lens, red and green side lenses.
Height: approx. 26 cm (including stand).
Details: original ventilation hood, complete housing, beautiful patina.
Condition: Good vintage condition with signs of use appropriate for age. (working, see photos)
Origin: Europe, probably Germany or the Netherlands.

This rare and characterful Reus candle-bike lamp from the late 19th century is mounted on a wrought iron stand and features elegant details.
Perfect atmospheric lighting, a museum piece, or an eye-catcher in an industrial or retro interior.
Also loved by collectors of bicycle-related memorabilia.

Word carefully packed and insured shipped.

For bicycles with a front and rear wheel of equal size.
known as the safety bicycle
Candle lanterns have been on the bicycle market since 1875.
Lanterns placed above or beside the front wheel.
Exactly the spot where the lighting still sits today.
In the thirties, the dynamo successfully made its entrance.
Many oil, candle, and carbide lamps were disposed of.

• Material: Metal (probably nickel-plated brass), glass lenses
• Color lenses: clear front lens, red and green side lenses.
Height: approx. 26 cm (including stand).
Details: original ventilation hood, complete housing, beautiful patina.
Condition: Good vintage condition with signs of use appropriate for age. (working, see photos)
Origin: Europe, probably Germany or the Netherlands.

This rare and characterful Reus candle-bike lamp from the late 19th century is mounted on a wrought iron stand and features elegant details.
Perfect atmospheric lighting, a museum piece, or an eye-catcher in an industrial or retro interior.
Also loved by collectors of bicycle-related memorabilia.

Word carefully packed and insured shipped.

Details

Brand
Reus
Model
Candle bicycle lamp on a stand
Year of Manufacturing
1900
Located in
Netherlands
Condition
Original
Size
26 cm
Sold by
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