A rare large pair of 'The Polkey' oil illuminated head lights
London, 31 October
Lot sold
USD 3 880 - 5 174
GBP 3 000 - 4 000 (listed)
Estimate
USD 3 880 - 5 174
GBP 3 000 - 4 000 (listed)
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TypeOther
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Lot number103
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Location
Description
A rare large pair of 'The Polkey' oil illuminated head lights, each polished brass body with flared reservoir and extended lens rim, press-cap lids to internal tubing for glass shade storage, decorative chimney, stirrup mounted, with curved handle to top, polished reflector with 7½ inch bevelled lens, each burner complete with wick adjuster and tubular glass shade, (with one spare glass shade between the two lamps), 46cm high overall.
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Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
Contact Person
Kontaktperson
First name
Bonhams Collectors’ Car department
Phone
+44-2074685801
Fax
+44-2074477401