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BULB DISCUSSION BOARDS => Antique Bulb Discussion => Topic started by: Christel on November 16, 2001, 08:01:00 am

Title: Old lightbulb
Post by: Christel on November 16, 2001, 08:01:00 am

I found an old lightbulb in an old desk...It has a silver cross with Jesus in it...Can't read numbers or letters on the bottom...Still works!!! It looks old, but I can't find anything about it.... Thanks

Title: Old lightbulb
Post by: ALM on November 27, 2001, 03:36:00 pm

Can you take/post a picture?  Or email it?

Title: Old lightbulb
Post by: Christel on November 27, 2001, 09:25:00 pm

I can't because I have webTV...Just thought someone could help me...Do you think it might be old???Thanks

Title: Old lightbulb
Post by: Tim on November 28, 2001, 07:26:00 am

Hi Christel,

It sounds like a neon glow light but it's impossible to know for sure without seeing it.  Does the bulb's cross glow pinkish-orange when lit?  If so, and judging from your description of the markings on the base, I'd guess it was produced by Aerolux, circa 1940s-1950s.  If the bulb has a bent tab on the bottom contact of the screw base then it's an earlier version.  Here's a picture of an Aerolux crucifx bulb:

(http://www.bulbcollector.com/gallery/Neon_Glow_Lamps/Aerolux_Crucifix.jpg)

Hope this helps,
-Tim




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