[CR]Re: Lucas, Prince of Darkness

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Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2005 04:50:49 EDT
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Re: Lucas, Prince of Darkness


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> I don;'t know if this has been covered over the weekend- way way too many
> problems with the email address at work. Read through the messages.
> Also- anyone familiar with the maker Joseph Lucas? British? I saw on ebay
> some oil lamps for bikes and carriages. I have an odomoter mounted on a random
> front wheel. Is there any CR historical value in this item or is it a low end
> paperweight?
> I also have a steel front rim with 'Maccari- Torino' in script embossed in
> the rim near the valve hole. Same questions- any interest or historical value?
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> Tom Martin
> Oakland CA
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Lucas made lamps for cars and bikes for many years. Cyclometers too. Cool kitschey accessories. Google Lucas Lamps and you get lots of hits like this: http://www.rubylane.com/shops/ogees/item/3715?froogle=1

Bob Freeman
Elliott Bay Bicycles
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Seattle, WA 98121
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