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Originally Posted by Techman
The next torch is a type that I don't think has been mentioned so far and perhaps could be called another 'under pillow' type. It's made by Ever Ready and my parents had it for many years. They may well have bought it new, or it could have been one that latterly belonged to my grandmother - it seems to have been around forever. I have never used this torch myself and it would no doubt work if I took the time to re-stuff that battery with AA cells.
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The "under pillow" Ever Ready torch was introduced in 1965 and was available until at least the mid-80s. It was quite a modern design for the time, with an ABS case and the reflector plated directly on to the plastic of the lamp housing. They were usually red or blue (possibly there was also an olive green version) and were also branded as Berec. I still use one because it's exactly the right shape for a coat pocket.