Antique Luxor Brass Lantern – Acetylene Lamp

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This antique lantern from the prestigious French brand Luxor is a historical early 20th-century piece that operated using acetylene gas (carbide lamp). Crafted with an elegant polished golden brass body, this portable device stands out for its sophisticated metallic finish and advanced technical system, originally used on early bicycles, motorcycles, or light carriages to provide a bright, powerful, and steady light during night travels. The apparatus retains its spherical front lens of clear glass, the integrated top chimney featuring the embossed brand name, and two striking faceted cut-glass side viewports in red and green to monitor the internal combustion. Stabilized on a sturdy solid wood display stand, this lantern is presented in impeccable aesthetic condition, making it ideal both for collectors of classic engineering and for exclusive high-end vintage decor and interior lighting projects.

• Total height (with stand): 25 cm

• Stand width: 10 cm

• Stand depth: 17.5 cm

• Spotlight diameter: 9 cm

(Only one unit available)