Matthews and Willard 1897 Kerosene Lamp

Description

Super RARE
Excellent Condition
Matthews and Willard 1897
Kerosene Lamp
For Bicycle or maybe Carriage
Age but Excellent condition ( 120 years old !)
Here is article from 1898
“The Matthews and Willard Mfg. Co.
M&W Bike Lamp
"The 1898 Matthews and Willard lamp, made by the Matthews and Willard Manufacturing Company, of Waterbury, Conn., is of sheet brass, finished in nickel, of medium size, light weight and symmetrical design.
It is equipped with a rigid bracket with these special advantages: it can be adjusted by one turn to any height or angle desired, set on the steering head or attached to either fork. The thumbnut can be easily and securely fastened with the fingers without the use of a wrench of screw-driver. The wick-lock is a simple push-button, instantly relocked when the pressure is removed.
The oil reservoir is locked so that it cannot become accidentally detached from the bottom of the lamp. This lamp burns kerosene, but, having a patent dash-ring packed with absorbent, the oil will not drip or spill over. The reflector and the lens are of the simplest construction, air-tight and secure, and both are removable for cleaning and polishing."
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