Replica bicycle oil lamps

[Rocket J Squirrel]

I'm looking for anyone who might know where to purchase a replica oil lamp bike light?

 

[bairdco]

if you look for "antique bicycle light" on ebay, a half dozen will pop up. they usually go for 50 bucks or less. they're the real thing, but you could probably convert it to battery. and it'd probably cost you the same as a repro...

 

[Rocket J Squirrel]

Checked them out and all were over $100. Found an "Instructable" that was helpful at Instructable.com.

 

[Dan]

HoughMade spent a long time looking for some. Would ask him. Be sure to check out his bike; Gallery: Homemade Motorized Bike Pays Tribute to Motorcycles of Yesteryear

Always willing to help out a super hero and any friend of Bullwinkle...

 

[BarelyAWake]

Not a replica but still cool fer $30

Antique Kerosene Bicycle Lantern
Made by 20th Century Man. Co $29.99
Antique Kerosene Bicycle Lantern - eBay (item 270507065587 end time Jan-03-10 13:18:41 PST)

check Carbide Bicycle Lamps too in yer searchin' - they look similar

 

[Dan]

Got curious and looked around. Even the replica prices are crazy. I searched "replica, antique, bicycle, ships and finally carriage lamp" Think I found a business opp!

Antique Lamps, Replicas of Reflectors of Lamp Illumination - rosik.pl

Carriage Driving Essentials - Lamps for Carts and Carriages

 

[Rocket J Squirrel]

The Squirrel thanks you guys! Now I have a new one, the fuel filler top on replica tanks. Where do these guys get the cool filler spouts???

 

[Dan]

Rocky, dunno how vintage your going for but check out this thread. Is about using cans (and how to) for gas tanks. Really great stuff! http://motorbicycling.com/f26/apple-juice-tank-11720.html

 

[Elmo]

Not a replica but still cool fer $30

Antique Kerosene Bicycle Lantern
Made by 20th Century Man. Co $29.99
Antique Kerosene Bicycle Lantern - eBay (item 270507065587 end time Jan-03-10 13:18:41 PST)

check Carbide Bicycle Lamps too in yer searchin' - they look similar

That is a carbide light on ebay. It is missing the carbide container that goes where the "base" is cracked. I had a bullseye carbide headlight one time.
Elmo