{"product_id":"antique-joseph-lucas-calcia-carbide-bicycle-lamp-birmingham","title":"Antique Joseph Lucas \"Calcia\" Carbide Bicycle Lamp - Birmingham","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis fine antique calcium carbide bicycle lamp is a classic piece of early 20th-century cycling transport history. Sourced at the prestigious Ardingly Antiques Fair, this is the highly sought-after \"Calcia\" model manufactured by the legendary Joseph Lucas Ltd in Birmingham, England.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe lamp body features clear, authentic stamped details around the chamber reading: \"Made by Joseph Lucas, Ltd., Birmingham, England\" and \"Do Not Fill Carbide Above This Line\". The upper housing displays the iconic Lucas \"Lion\" logo alongside the \"Calcia\" model name stamp, indicating its high-quality British manufacturing heritage.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe item is offered in untested condition and sold strictly as a decorative collector's piece. Crafted from metal, the original plating has worn smooth over decades of age, resulting in a beautiful, soft, and highly authentic vintage patina. To preserve its historic character, the lamp has been sympathetically cleaned using professional Vulpex liquid soap and sealed with museum-grade Renaissance wax. The large glass front lens and side green jewel lens insert remain intact, and the rear mounting arm is present.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA superb decorative accent or addition to any collection of militaria, automobilia, or early bicycle memorabilia.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003ePlease refer to the listing photographs for visual scale and detailed condition assessment.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"A Nice Old Thing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62977777008970,"sku":"ANT-26-08-17-12-28","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9317\/9722\/files\/IMG_8141.jpg?v=1786966077","url":"https:\/\/aniceoldthing.com\/products\/antique-joseph-lucas-calcia-carbide-bicycle-lamp-birmingham","provider":"A Nice Old Thing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}