Antique Ever Ready UK Bullseye Bulb Torch / Hand Lamp In A Wood Case

Antique Ever Ready UK Bullseye Bulb Torch / Hand Lamp In A Wood Case This Antique Ever Ready UK Bullseye Bulb Torch / Hand Lamp In A Wood Case is very unusual. We believe the torch /flashlight is one of the earliest to be manufactured by British Ever Ready Specialities (Ever Ready UK), and dates to the early 1900s. It is not in working condition, as there appears to be a few internal components missing, hence we are selling it as a historic decorative display piece only. It could easily be renovated to working condition by someone with a little knowhow. In pretty good cosmetic condition, the torch does have scuffs and scratches in the wood commensurate with age and use. The bullseye glass has a chip in the bottom (please see image with a red arrow pointing to the defect). The bullseye bulb, approximately 6cm in diameter, has a nickel brass lamp holder. The rectangular wood surround is made from mahogany, with a nickel brass handle and decorative switch. It measures approximately 10.3 cm x 12.2cm x 10 cm (WHD) including the bulb but excluding the handle. The wood door slides off at the rear to reveal the battery compartment, which would take a 'D' cell. These Ever Ready Bullsi Electric Hand Lamps were used extensively as bicycle lamps and police lanterns, and in the WW1 trenches as officers' lamps. A nice little item for those of us whom love bullseye bulb torches! Please click on the following link for more vintage lighting.