Luxor - THE CCQ 7 - Bicycle light - 1903
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Luxor CCQ 7 antique carbide lamp from 1903, located in Italy, in good condition, 17 cm, complete with side signal gems and original top regulation knob; not tested for functionality.
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Antique Carbide Beacon LUXOR CCQ 7 – For Vintage Bicycles / Early 1900s Motorcycle undertank
Description:
Selling a splendid and authentic carbide (acetylene) lamp by Luxor, model CCQ 7, dating from the early years of the 20th century. It is a high-quality French piece, ideal for collectors or for restoring historical bicycles (such as Eroica) and vintage motorcycles.
Main features:
Brand/Model: Luxor CCQ 7 (clearly legible initials on the body of the lamp).
Optics: Original convex “bubble” front glass lens, perfectly smooth and intact, with no cracks or chips.
Condition: Excellent, maintained with original patina. The structure is solid, free of rust holes or major dents; the only flaw is a crack in the water tank that is easy to repair.
Details: Complete with side gems for signaling (red/green) and original upper regulation knob.
Dimensions: Large-size model (Series 7), rare and very dramatic in appearance.
Conditions: The item is sold as a collectible piece in the condition visible in the photos. Not tested for operation, but all components appear present and well preserved, and it is rare to find it with the spring in the carbide tank.
The fact that the glass is curved (convex) and perfectly smooth is very good news: it confirms that this is an original lens from the era, designed to amplify and diffuse the light beam produced by the acetylene flame.
This adds value to the history of this piece.
1. Lens Quality
In high-end lamps like the Luxor CCQ 7, curvature was not just aesthetic. It served to create a “magnifying glass” (projector) effect to project light farther than a flat glass would. The fact that it is smooth and crack-free is rare, as these glasses were subject to strong thermal shocks caused by the heat of the flame and the external cold.
2. Model Confirmation
The Series “7” models were often described as “Grand Luxe” or “Projectors” precisely due to the presence of this important convex lens. An original curved glass, if properly cleaned, has a transparency and refraction that modern plastic or simple glass reproductions cannot imitate.
Antique Carbide Beacon LUXOR CCQ 7 – For Vintage Bicycles / Early 1900s Motorcycle undertank
Description:
Selling a splendid and authentic carbide (acetylene) lamp by Luxor, model CCQ 7, dating from the early years of the 20th century. It is a high-quality French piece, ideal for collectors or for restoring historical bicycles (such as Eroica) and vintage motorcycles.
Main features:
Brand/Model: Luxor CCQ 7 (clearly legible initials on the body of the lamp).
Optics: Original convex “bubble” front glass lens, perfectly smooth and intact, with no cracks or chips.
Condition: Excellent, maintained with original patina. The structure is solid, free of rust holes or major dents; the only flaw is a crack in the water tank that is easy to repair.
Details: Complete with side gems for signaling (red/green) and original upper regulation knob.
Dimensions: Large-size model (Series 7), rare and very dramatic in appearance.
Conditions: The item is sold as a collectible piece in the condition visible in the photos. Not tested for operation, but all components appear present and well preserved, and it is rare to find it with the spring in the carbide tank.
The fact that the glass is curved (convex) and perfectly smooth is very good news: it confirms that this is an original lens from the era, designed to amplify and diffuse the light beam produced by the acetylene flame.
This adds value to the history of this piece.
1. Lens Quality
In high-end lamps like the Luxor CCQ 7, curvature was not just aesthetic. It served to create a “magnifying glass” (projector) effect to project light farther than a flat glass would. The fact that it is smooth and crack-free is rare, as these glasses were subject to strong thermal shocks caused by the heat of the flame and the external cold.
2. Model Confirmation
The Series “7” models were often described as “Grand Luxe” or “Projectors” precisely due to the presence of this important convex lens. An original curved glass, if properly cleaned, has a transparency and refraction that modern plastic or simple glass reproductions cannot imitate.
Details
Brand
Luxor
Model
THE CCQ 7
Year of manufacture
1903
Located in
Italy
Condition
Good
Size
17 cm
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