Lot 178
Howes & Burley Lamps. A sided-pair of self-contained acetylene-gas lamps dating just pre-WWI. Finished in polished brass and retaining their condenser covers, carbide of calcium containers, gas taps, water flow adjusters, carrying bails, burners and name plates. They possess stirrup mounts with 6½-inch centres, 5¼-inch front glasses, and Mangin reflectors (one cracked). Towards the end of 1913, these lamps were used on Morris Oxford and other small cars. In fine condition with one gentle (repairable) dent at the rear of the off-side lamp. 9-inches deep, 10-inches high. (2)
