Up for auction is this truly massive antique brass early acetylene gas headlamp or 'projector'  for a veteran car.  This one is NOT self generating, and would be supplied with acetylene from a separate generator or possible DA set, mounted on the running board. 

Has no makers name but is excetionally well made and of a shape and style that suggests very early 1900s, 'veteran' period. As such, it may have been one of a pair, but equally possibly used alone, or flanked by 2 smaller lamps. This lamp is exceptionally heavy, being apprx 15 pounds weight without any packaging !

The lamp stands 13 inches high , is 12 inches max width and 8 inches deep. 

Designed to be supported in an iron yoke, the yoke mounts are approx 9 inches centre to centre and 1/2 inch diameter holes . Front glass is 9 inches diameter, and is curved (convex) and very thick . Glass has no cracks or chips but does have quite a number of scratches, as seen in the pictures . Glass seems to be a 'lens' as it magnifies the view of the burner when looked though .

Reflector is curved and rear silvered, no cracks or chips, some 'foxing' to the silver but still functional. The burner is complete with both ceramic jets undamaged and is a Bray Luta of 21 litres size (21 litres per hour ) .

The inside is lined , not sure if it is silver plated or nickel, doesnt look like aluminium.

Door opens, hinge is good, is fastened by a brass pin on the other side .

Underneath is a removable condensate drain cup, and the small pipe nipple to which a rubber hose was attached to feed the gas.

Has 2 small feet underneath so it will stand up when not mounted on the yoke .

N splits and no areas of cracking as found on later , thinner , examples. There are 2 dents in the outer edge of front door (pictured) a few other small dents, a small 'chip'to to the back edge which has been filled with solder long ago to stop water ingress.

The workmanship is superb, a lot of effort expended to create a stylish shape.


This is a rare survivor and will be very carefully packed .


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