ARP metal bumper mascots are quite scarce (don't confuse the below with the plethora of fake plaques on the market) and command good prices when they appear. The below has an auction estimate of £100 to £150. The example shown below has the maker's mark of " Richardson Middlesbrough" to the reverse.
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A Lucas-made bicycle lamp with hooded light with an uncommon style of clamp attachment. Most bicycles of the period had a lamp holder on the front of the bike onto which a lamp could be slid on. For bikes without this, the below Lucas lamp has an integral clamp for fixing to the bike's frame.
A large number of the lamps that attached to helmets date from the post war period. They are often boxed and have a red and black twisted cord. They are labeled as "LAMP SPOT ELECTRIC WITH HELMET CLIP". The below is I believe a wartime dated example and includes on the box "SHRAPNEL HELMET LAMP" and has a plain black cord connecting the lamp to the battery.
Very few period photos show the lamp being worn; though there is one of a Lewisham volunteer. A Warden / Fire Guard - W (F.G) on helmet - uses an invention to shoot water from a stirrup pump around the corner of a building. The small 45 degree mirror assists in aiming the contraption.
Many manufacturers appear to have seen an opportunity to shift their stock by updating their products to be targeted for use in the black out, in the home and everyday pocket items. For example, Kelly lamps were sold as Anderson shelter lamps, and the ARP logo can be found on cufflinks, matchbox holders, ladies' compacts and even on novelty items like the sheath for scissors.
Below appears to be a run-of-the-mill small leather wallet / coin purse that has had the ARP logo embossed on it. It measures roughly 4" square. This particular item recently sold for £58 (including shipping) on eBay recently. |
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