Light bulb id/info

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I've had this old bulb for years.



My great grandfather (John W. Howell-- an Edison assistant) probably made it himself, but I have no specific info on it.

I'm curious what some of the bulb collectors might have to say about it -- I'm wondering if maybe it's pre or post 1900.

Thanks....

- John

[Tim]

Welcome to the group John.  The bulb looks early to me but I would be interested in seeing a close-up of the glass stem, where the filament is mounted.  The construction of the stem may provide a clue.

We would of course be interested in any stories that you could share about your grandfather?s work with Edison.  I?m a big fan of the History of the Incandescent Lamp co-authored with H. Schroeder.


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Tim
Kilokat's Antique Light Bulb Site
Mountain Dew Collectibles, Volume I

[This message has been edited by tim (edited October 21, 2004).]

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thanks. I'll try to get a closer image of the stem. Interesting that the stem might be part of the clue. I know JWH (great grandfather, not grandfather) had a lot to do with bulb manufacture, and I think he even developed a stem making machine, if I remember correctly from reading his books.

John Howell's last surviving child, my grandmother, died only four years ago at the age of 97!! So there are not many stories I can dig up first hand about him anymore. But his book "Stories for My Children" has a small wealth of stories about his life.

- John

quote:Originally posted by tim:
Welcome to the group John.  The bulb looks early to me but I would be interested in seeing a close-up of the glass stem, where the filament is mounted.  The construction of the stem may provide a clue.

We would of course be interested in any stories that you could share about your grandfather?s work with Edison.  I?m a big fan of the History of the Incandescent Lamp co-authored with H. Schroeder.