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BULB DISCUSSION BOARDS => Antique Bulb Discussion => Topic started by: Martyn on October 18, 2006, 03:12:28 pm

Title: New to all of this
Post by: Martyn on October 18, 2006, 03:12:28 pm

Hi, I've had a few lamps left to me. I' don't know a deal about them so I thought I'd start with one.
The lamp pictured is a GEC one made Germany.
The markings are 8v 16cp, H4094/343

I've looked on the web but am unable to date it.

Can anyone help please?

It's also a challenge trying to photograph it !!

Martyn

Title: Re: New to all of this
Post by: Tim on October 19, 2006, 09:28:35 pm

Welcome to the forum Martyn,

Given the voltage, this appears to be a tungsten filament automobile headlamp bulb.? A close-up photo of the filament may provide more clues.? I can't tell you a precise date, but I would guess around 1915, plus or minus a few years...

Title: Re: New to all of this
Post by: mr_big on October 20, 2006, 12:58:07 pm

I have a lamp similar to this except mine doesn't have the fill tip mine was made around 1955

Title: Re: New to all of this
Post by: Martyn on October 21, 2006, 05:00:29 am

Many thanks, I'll keep trying to get a better picture.

Martyn