Help with lightbulb

[steveanderson]

My mother has a light bulb that I believe was from Ottertail Power Company, MN. from back in the 60's. I think it was called "Eddie Kilo-Watt" the filiment is in the shape of an electric figurine.
I took pictures (both on and off), they are on a CD but I don't know how to attach them to this message.
Anybody have any info on this?
Thanks

[Tim]

Hello,

Does the bulb look anything like this picture?



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

[Alan Franzman]

Steve,

If your bulb is like Tim's image, the name of the character is "Reddy Kilowatt".  This is a figural neon glow lamp, one of a handful of designs that is highly desirable and which, in excellent condition, may fetch $150-$300 on eBay.  Some of the others in this price range are Popeye and Mickey Mouse.  There are literally dozens of styles of these bulbs (perhaps hundreds), most of which sell for less than $50.  There are even some in current manufacture that retail for less than $10.  I'm sure Tim and others here can give you a lot more info.

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Alan "A.J." Franzman

Email: a.j.franzman at verizon dot net

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[steveanderson]

quote:Originally posted by Alan Franzman:
Steve,

If your bulb is like Tim's image, the name of the character is "Reddy Kilowatt".  This is a figural neon glow lamp, one of a handful of designs that is highly desirable and which, in excellent condition, may fetch $150-$300 on eBay.  Some of the others in this price range are Popeye and Mickey Mouse.  There are literally dozens of styles of these bulbs (perhaps hundreds), most of which sell for less than $50.  There are even some in current manufacture that retail for less than $10.  I'm sure Tim and others here can give you a lot more info.

Alan,
Thanks for the info. This is very helpfull.
The picture Tim sent is exactly what my mom has.
Regards,
steveanderson@ti.com