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history and origins
 
Manufacturer / Brand Name
 Unknown
Country of Origin
 England
Factory Location
Date of Manufacture
 ca. 1920 ?
 
electrical attributes
 
Voltage
Wattage / Candle Power

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physical attributes
 
Envelope
 2.4" x 4"		 Atmosphere
Finish / Color
 Brass / Wood / Porcelain 		Filament
 
Base
 - 		 
 
comments
  Early British combination single way switch and two pin plug. The particular design of this plug is known as a "hand shielded plug". The distinguishing feature is the flared design which was intended to prevent fingers from contacting the electrical pins on the plug20.