Minimoog
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The rock and roll era - late 50's to early 60's - famed for chrome emblazoned cars, jukeboxes and style. Looks like the style and form also rubbed off onto the 1958 range of Ever Ready lights as I found this one new on eBay last week, still in its box. It has a 3 1/4 inch head, three position switch, brass and CHROME body, some bright red and the feel of the 50's all over it. It works fine, gives a pencil beam with weak spill - the prefocus 2.5V, 0.5A bulb is a little feeble though. Soon sorted with an 8AA carrier and 6D Maglite bulb for white beaming goodness (without having a meltdown). The only issue is a small crack in the metal tailcap which is caused by stresses during manufacture I think showing up over time - thus the black tape.
I took it into the pub on Friday and it got more attention than me! So, anyone here have any 1950's lights? Care to share?
Here's mine: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bqmk2a2m48supwc/2016-02-07 00.07.15.jpg?dl=0
I took it into the pub on Friday and it got more attention than me! So, anyone here have any 1950's lights? Care to share?
Here's mine: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bqmk2a2m48supwc/2016-02-07 00.07.15.jpg?dl=0