1940 ever ready brass bike lamp WD - BSA bike ??

[yoz1881]

Hi found a nice little ever ready brass wd marked 1940 lamp electric number 1 and wondered if it was off a BSA military bike etc. it's in great nick and has crows foot on handle which in amazing condition. Any info / interest greatly received. Regards Andy

[Tony B]

There are sevral variations of the basic oblong lamp. They are a genral purpose lamp, the 6 volt batteries are non obtainable now, but they will fit a modern plastic battery box so you can use modern batteries.

[Sean N]

Andy, take a look here for more information - I found a couple of them as I was clearing out:

 

http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?44616-Blackout-cycle-lamp

[yoz1881]

Thx guys that's excellent information. Any ideas on value i need the space in the shed