Help Identify "Friendship No. 8"

ninemm · May 21, 2010

So, can anyone shed some light on this odd flashlight? :thinking:

Is it antique or merely beat up? I tried a Google search, but didn't come up with anything useful.

jabe1 · May 21, 2010

It looks like an old Ray-O-Vac. Is the body Brass or Copper chromed?

ninemm · May 21, 2010

Not sure. I don't have the light yet. Just going off the pictures. Looks copper chromed to me?

ninemm · May 21, 2010

Got some more info from the seller.
Other markings;
Ray-O-Vac
Pat # 1.774.722
Made in USA

Is it worth anything or does the relatively poor condition ruin any value?

jabe1 · May 21, 2010

Not worth much, but makes a cool hotwire! :devil:. I think I paid $3 for mine without the graphics.

ninemm · May 21, 2010

Thanks for the heads up on price. :thumbsup:

Black Rose · May 21, 2010

It will take a bit of digging, but you'll probably find some more info on it in the Rayovac section of the Flashlight Museum.

Relojero · May 21, 2010

According to the list of US patent #'s, this light was patented in 1930.

Link: http://www.uspto.gov/patents/process/search/issuyear.jsp

Mike ( I just LOVE those old lights! )

hirtavepo · May 22, 2010

What's the thing with the name here?
"Frienship no.8...FROM OUTER SPACE"??? :naughty:

ninemm · May 22, 2010

Haha. Not sure. The seller wanted $10 dollars for it. I think I'll pass though it is pretty cool.

Locoboy5150 · May 22, 2010

hirtavepo said:
What's the thing with the name here?
"Frienship no.8...FROM OUTER SPACE"??? :naughty:

Maybe the owner was a very lonely man who befriended his illumination tools.

Help Identify "Friendship No. 8"

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