Lot 393

C. 1890 Badger Brass Mfg Co. Solar S Bicycle Lamp

Estimate: $300 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this bicycle lamp from The Badger Brass Mfg. Co. model S Solar lamp circa 1890's. The lamp features a wonderfully and professionally crafted bicycle lamp construction that is made from brass and shows a larger magnifying front glass the side and back of the lamp shows a faceted blue glass with a faceted round clear glass along the side. The other side is marked and reads as follows: The Badger Brass Mfg. Co. - Model S Solar - Kenosha Wisc. U.S.A. The lamp is also marked on the top of the lamp 'Solar' and shows patent dates on the bottom that reads as follows: US: Feb 1, 1896; Jan 31, 1899; Feb 7, 1899; England: Feb 4, 1896; May 12, 1896; Canada: Jun 15,1899. The condition of this lamp is good with a heavy patina adorning the brass and the plug for the side compartment is missing but otherwise the lamp is in good overall condition. The measurements of this lamp are 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 4".