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xl0001  

 

 
history and origins
 
Manufacturer / Brand Name
Matchless Electric Company

Country of Origin
USA

Factory Location
Chicago, IL.

Date of Manufacture
ca.1930s
 
electrical attributes
 
Voltage
110-120

Wattage / Candle Power
15

Amperage

 

physical attributes
 
Envelope
Cut Glass Prisms
Atmosphere
Unknown


Finish / Color
Clear/Blue
Filament
Tungsten

 
Base
Edison; Medium
 
 
comments
  Located on Edgewood Lane in Los Altos, California resides a Spanish Homestead that was built in 1840. This historic home was later purchased by Sara Winchester, the widow of the famous firearms manufacturer, in 1872. Sara Winchester had major renovation done to this home during the Greek Revival period. The home was later given to Sara's sister and a girl's school occupied the location during the turn of the century. The home on Edgewood Lane is now on the Historic Register and the lamp pictured here was discovered by a later occupant of this historic home during his childhood. Sara Winchester is probably better known for the other home that she had constructed during her occupation of the Edgewood estate in 1884. More fascinating information about the Winchester Mystery House can be found by clicking here.

This large double row Matchless Wonder Star is fitted with a medium screw base. Such Wonder Stars were marketed under the 900 series product line.