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BULB DISCUSSION BOARDS => Antique Bulb Discussion => Topic started by: bshipinski on February 08, 2002, 09:37:00 am

Title: Old Filtered Lamp
Post by: bshipinski on February 08, 2002, 09:37:00 am

got a somewhat old lamp I would like some info on.
the lamp itself is a T-7.1/2, 35w/120v, E-11 Candb. Screw, LCL is about 1.11/16", MOL is 3.9/16", filmt. is ?C-7a and has a brass base with black porcelin   The only markings on the lamp is Japan and the wattage/voltage.  It is Crystal Clear without signs of a pinch at the top.
More important is the shield or bag assembly for this lamp: it has a 1" wide brass ring which fits around the OD of the lamp, and has two support arms coming off the outside going to a center curve which supports a ?fiberglass bag which fits over the lamp supported at the top by a small wire tied to the support arm.   Kind of looks like, while in use, a kerocene lantern with the glow.  the frame/shield has no markings on it.   This lamp comes out of a un-disturbed attic which had a bunch of WWI stuff and other antiques in it from the 20s to the 40s.
Thanks,
bshipinski@upstaging.com

Title: Old Filtered Lamp
Post by: Scott on February 26, 2002, 10:29:00 am

Sounds like one of the fake gas lamps for outdoor lights. The last time I saw one was around 1974, in a local hardware store. A normal candelabra base bulb, with a sock looking thing and brass support around it.

Title: Old Filtered Lamp
Post by: bshipinski on February 26, 2002, 07:05:00 pm

Thanks for the info - even if not old a rather unusual novelty.