Germania Chemnitz - Bicycle light - 1930

Germany Germania – antique lamp/technical projector German-made – Metal and glass – early 20th century

Description
Antique lamp or technical projector of German manufacture, bearing an oval embossed plate « Germania – Chemnitz ».
Beautiful fully metal construction with an impressive front glazed reflector and several original mechanical elements.
The object presents a superb industrial patina, with traces of oxidation and use consistent with its age.

This piece was presumably intended for professional or technical use.
Today it constitutes a very nice item for collection and industrial decoration, particularly interesting in a loft, workshop or cabinet of curiosities interior.

The manufacturer’s plate is still clearly visible and adds a lot of character to the whole.
Condition: antique, unrestored, with traces of use, oxidation and patina.

Operation: not tested / sold as a collectible and decorative object.
Brand: Germania
Marking: Chemnitz, Germany
Origin: Germany
Estimated period: first half of the 20th century
Materials: metal, glass
Style: industrial / technical