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Barnaby

Here is what we believe to be our oldest lamp, who we have named Barnaby, after an old catses. He's carbon filament and has a cap that is 15.7mm in diameter, slightly larger than the standard SBC size of 15mm. He just fitted into our test box socket for testing, but I didn't force him..! He does light, by the way, I wound the Variac up to around 60-70V until the filament began to glow, but I didn't go any further. There are no markings or etches anywhere on this lamp; if anyone has any information as to possible age or origin, please comment below.
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Barnaby


Here is what we believe to be our oldest lamp, who we have named Barnaby, after an old catses. He's carbon filament and has a cap that is 15.7mm in diameter, slightly larger than the standard SBC size of 15mm. He just fitted into our test box socket for testing, but I didn't force him..! He does light, by the way, I wound the Variac up to around 60-70V until the filament began to glow, but I didn't go any further. There are no markings or etches anywhere on this lamp; if anyone has any information as to possible age or origin, please comment below.

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Lamp/Fixture Information
Manufacturer:Unknown, probably Ediswan
Lamp
Lamp Type:Incandescent
Filament/Radiator Type:Carbon filament
Base:Slightly larger than B15d (15.7mm)
Shape/Finish:Externally frosted, pip top
Electrical
Voltage:Unknown; possibly 100-110V or so
Physical/Production
Factory Location:Not known
Fabrication Date:Unknown, very possibly pre-1900
File information
Filename:Barnaby.jpg
Album name:Ria / Incandescent Lamps
Keywords:Lamps
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Date added:26 Jul 2024
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Sammi   [Fri 26 Jul 2024 at 00:13]
We believe that he's from the late nineteenth or early twentieth century due to the manner of construction. Cool
Tuopeek   [Fri 26 Jul 2024 at 11:20]
Super museum quality old-timer there and with a well deserved display case.
Ria   [Fri 26 Jul 2024 at 12:24]
Yes, he's on the shelf just above my computer desk Bulb Man

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