Tom Martin wrote
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> Also- anyone familiar with the maker Joseph Lucas? British? I saw on ebay
> some oil lamps for bikes and carriages.
Tom, in automotive circles Joseph Lucas was dubbed "The Father Of Darkness"
for his unreliable auto electrics found on English cars.
Don't know if this is justified, but thats the word up here. Probably the
same maker, maybe the oil lamps were better??? :~)
Peter Weigle
Lymie Ct.