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BULB DISCUSSION BOARDS => Antique Bulb Discussion => Topic started by: Rolltop on October 21, 2004, 12:22:00 pm
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I've had this old bulb for years.
(http://www.fabulousrocketeers.com/JWH/jwhowell/images/Lamp1.jpg)
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
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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 (http://www.bulbcollector.com)
Mountain Dew Collectibles, Volume I (http://www.dewcollector.com)
[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
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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.