Luxor - Lantern - Brass - Lanterna Luxor
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Luxor brass bicycle lantern dating from 1900–1910, with a glass lens, original mounting bracket, patina and signs of age, not in working order.
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Luxor Carburetor Bicycle Lantern – Original Vintage Part
Authentic antique bicycle lantern from the Luxor brand, a beautiful example of classic lighting used on bicycles in the early to mid-20th century. These lanterns operated via a carburetor system, a technology very common before electric lighting became popular on bicycles.
Manufactured in sturdy metal with a glass front lens, this piece shows a natural patina acquired over decades, evidencing its authenticity and history. The large front reflector was designed to amplify the light produced by the carburetor reaction, providing efficient illumination for the era.
The lantern also features the original bracket for mounting on the bicycle handlebars, in addition to the characteristic reservoirs of the carburetor system, which mixed water and carbide to produce acetylene gas and generate light.
Today, pieces like this are highly prized by collectors of antique bicycles, cycling memorabilia, and vintage industrial decor.
Characteristics
Brand: Luxor
Type: carburetor bicycle lantern
Material: metal with glass front lens
Original mounting bracket for bicycle installation
Authentic vintage piece
Original patina that evidences age
Ideal for
• Collectors of antique bicycles
• Industrial / vintage decor
• Museums or cycling exhibitions
• Enthusiasts of historical mobility objects
A historic piece that represents the engineering and functional design of the early decades of modern cycling.
A rare and decorative item, increasingly difficult to find in original condition.
Luxor Carburetor Bicycle Lantern – Original Vintage Part
Authentic antique bicycle lantern from the Luxor brand, a beautiful example of classic lighting used on bicycles in the early to mid-20th century. These lanterns operated via a carburetor system, a technology very common before electric lighting became popular on bicycles.
Manufactured in sturdy metal with a glass front lens, this piece shows a natural patina acquired over decades, evidencing its authenticity and history. The large front reflector was designed to amplify the light produced by the carburetor reaction, providing efficient illumination for the era.
The lantern also features the original bracket for mounting on the bicycle handlebars, in addition to the characteristic reservoirs of the carburetor system, which mixed water and carbide to produce acetylene gas and generate light.
Today, pieces like this are highly prized by collectors of antique bicycles, cycling memorabilia, and vintage industrial decor.
Characteristics
Brand: Luxor
Type: carburetor bicycle lantern
Material: metal with glass front lens
Original mounting bracket for bicycle installation
Authentic vintage piece
Original patina that evidences age
Ideal for
• Collectors of antique bicycles
• Industrial / vintage decor
• Museums or cycling exhibitions
• Enthusiasts of historical mobility objects
A historic piece that represents the engineering and functional design of the early decades of modern cycling.
A rare and decorative item, increasingly difficult to find in original condition.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Metal type
Brass
Title additional information
Lanterna Luxor
Material
Metal
Manufacturer/ Brand
Luxor
Country of Origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
No
Height
16 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
