Author Topic: Old lightbulb (Read 6411 times)

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

ALM · « **Reply #1 on:** November 27, 2001, 03:36:00 pm »

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

Christel · « **Reply #2 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

Tim · « **Reply #3 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:

Hope this helps,
-Tim

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Tim
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