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Philips WW2 German Blackout Lamp Here is a German blackout lamp from WW2. It is interesting in that the wrapper and the lamp seem to be from different periods, I'm hoping someone can clear up my confusion. The lamp is, I presume, from the war years, but the Philips logo on the wrapper seems to be from an earlier period..? The cap is made from steel, as it is magnetic. I assume this is because of the scarcity of brass at this time due to it being required for ordnance. Thanks to Rigo Richter for this special lamp. Keywords: Lamps

Philips WW2 German Blackout Lamp


Here is a German blackout lamp from WW2. It is interesting in that the wrapper and the lamp seem to be from different periods, I'm hoping someone can clear up my confusion. The lamp is, I presume, from the war years, but the Philips logo on the wrapper seems to be from an earlier period..?

The cap is made from steel, as it is magnetic. I assume this is because of the scarcity of brass at this time due to it being required for ordnance.

Thanks to Rigo Richter for this special lamp.

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Lamp/Fixture Information
Manufacturer:Philips Lighting
Lamp
Lamp Type:Incandescent
Filament/Radiator Type:Tungsten filament
Base:E27 (steel)
Shape/Finish:Pear shaped, black painted with clear section at lamp crown
Burning Position:Universal but intended for base up use
Electrical
Wattage:Unknown (marked 15 Dlm)
Voltage:220
Physical/Production
Application/Use:Interior illumination during an air raid
File information
Filename:DSC02914.JPG
Album name:Ria / Incandescent Lamps
Keywords:Lamps
Filesize:343 KiB
Date added:Aug 10, 2024
Dimensions:2464 x 1386 pixels
Displayed:2 times
DateTime Original:2019:10:27 18:01:46
Exposure Time:1/40 sec
FNumber:f/2.8
File Source:Digital Still Camera
Flash:Flash, Auto-Mode, Return light detected
Focal length:5.35 mm
ISO:125
Model:DSC-W120
White Balance:0
URL:https://trad-lighting.net/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=190
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Sammi   [Aug 10, 2024 at 06:58 PM]
I'm assuming that they were using up old packaging to economise on the use of paper. Confused

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