Three Large Headlights

Possibly for velo or moto, these three lights appear as a group on eBay-France. The light center front is an aluminum"Self" with interesting cut-outs backed with red celluloid. I wonder if the light was visible from the side through these windows?

Luxor "65" Zeppelins

Missed my chance for not one, not two, but Three of these Luxor 65s on eBay. It wasn't until after the auction that I really looked closely at what I'd lost... see the lines on the shell? These were "zeppelin" pattern Luxors - yet ANOTHER pattern!


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Another Lovely Vitalux

Another attractive light from Vitalux, similar to the drum-shaped shell light, but this time with a shallow curved shell. Note the vertical lines and "Vitalux" script sand-blasted into the lens.

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Edelko Twin Headlight Combo

Just one picture, and not a great one at that, but here's another interesting twin-light combo from eBay/France, this time by Edelko. Looks like it bolts directly onto the top of the front fender. The bezel clasps at the bottom of the lenses look similar to those on Luxor headlights. I like the vertical lines and round central logo molded-into the lenses... too bad they're both damaged. These are pretty rare, so I imagine it is difficult to find good replacements.

I moved daily coverage of the 1949 Giro d'Italia over to:

http://49giro.blogspot.com/

That Darned Ukelele (a short story based on a collection of photos I found in a junk shop)

My brother's girlfriend Fern Olmstead is coming for a visit, along with her entire family. And look - Fern has brought her ukelele again.., how nice.



























But wait! Looks like Fern's mom, Mrs. Olmstead, plays the ukelele too! Well, this is going to be a special occasion.

























At least my brother Eli will get to spend some quality time with Fern... and her ukelele, of course.



















Seems like Fern can't go anywhere without that darned thing. What are they, joined at the elbow or something?

























Well... I suppose it is nice of her to let me have a go at the thing. :::plunk plunk plunk:::

























Evening shadows may grow long, but Fern never seems to tire of strumming away.

























Eventually even Eli has to gave it a try.

























Sadly, Fern's brother Phinneas isn't musically inclined, and must find other amusements.

Another unidentified headlight seen recently on eBay-France. Small (50mm dia x 90mm long) like the Luxor "50" and Jos "500" series, with a red plastic ridge down it's back. Possibly for a child's bike?