Powell & Hanmer

John11 · Post by **John11** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:33 pm

Hi,
I am looking for an expert for Powell & Hanmer acetylene motocycle headlamps.
I know there are three different small headlamps with diameter 5,75“ outside the rim with the number 125:

1. a black one with some nickel plated spares where the reflector is held in place by clips on the inside of the lamp

2. a complete nickel plated lamp where the reflector is held in place by clips on the inside of the lamp

3. a black one with some nickel plated spares where the reflector is held in place by a big nickel plated nut on the backside

Who knows when they were made? Was the latter built at the end of the 1920`s or in the early 1930`s?

Do you know where I can get some illustratet usefull information?

Thank you for answering.
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deshollier · Post by **deshollier** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:44 pm

Powell and Hanmer were acquired by Lucas in 1929, so you might try searching their literature.

Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 4:03 pm

Have you tried the VMCC? Suggest E-Mail to HQ@vmcc.net for starters.

Dick Hobart · Post by **Dick Hobart** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:05 pm

Good suggestion Alan. Geoff Brazendale, who's on the VMCC Board of Directors but is a very helpful and approachable man is an expert on such matters and I'm sure will be happy to help.

Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:12 pm

I just can't help being brilliant (and a bighead to boot)