Joseph Lucas Ltd “Acetyphote” carbide motorcycle lamp

An American, Sylvester Howard Roper, invented a coal powered steam-engine motorcycle in 1867.  The rider sat over a large front wheel similar to the penny farthing bicycle.  In 1885 a German, Gottlieb Daimler, invented the first petrol driven motorcycle - an engine in the centre of a wooden bicycle.  As well as a wheel at the front and back, it had a wheel on either side for extra stability.
Object no :
DMTR010n
Collection :
Roads
Creator :
Joseph Lucas Ltd
Place of Production :
Birmingham
Dimensions :
height 205mm, diameter (lens) 70mm, depth 210mm
Materials :
metal & copper alloy, plastic (jewels)
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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