Lot 433
A c1885 'King of the Road' Ordinary Hub Lamp. Fitted with an 1884-patented metal hub bearing, suitable for a ½-inch axle hub, the lamp comes complete with its correct oil reservoir and mechanical wick-holder, threaded rear reflector, sliding side window, tension adjusters, the aforementioned metal hub and its 'lighting facilitator' fitted into its front door-mounted holster. A middle-size oil lamp, the glasses are intact, and the body shell is in excellent condition, albeit now painted green. The internally fitted tensioner grips are missing but are easily replaced. 8½-inches (21cm) high, suitable for fitting into a 52 or 54-inch driving wheel.
