I think Henri means the two bolts in the side of the lamp. These are 5/16 BSC and are usually plated brass with a deepish domed head. Ron

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They are indeed plated brass and with a thick washer under. Initially dull-chrome but presumably cadmium plated later.

They're not listed in the Norton Spare Parts lists as they are Lucas components. LU/112561 (screw) and LU/137141 (washer).

Would brass have been used to facilite earthing of the shell or is it simply that it nips-up with less spanner pressure ?

Merci,

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