Atlas Red and Green Coloured Pygmy Lamps

Here are a couple of eBay finds, the glass on these lamps is actually coloured rather than lacquered. They were used as indicator lamps in the control panels of UK power stations I believe, and probably for other similar purposes.

Lamp/Fixture Information
Manufacturer:	Atlas Lighting
Lamp
Lamp Type:	Incandescent
Base:	BC (B22d)
Shape/Finish:	Pygmy, red and green coloured glass
Service Life:	1000 hours
Electrical
Wattage:	15
Voltage:	120-130
Physical/Production
Factory Location:	England (precise location unknown at present)
Fabrication Date:	Unknown at present
Application/Use:	Indicator lamps
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Date added:	20 May 2026
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Bulbman256

[Wed 20 May 2026 at 00:36]

I need to dig out the pair you sent me and light them up. Cool

Issue is I don't know where they went. Laughing

Sammi

[Wed 20 May 2026 at 12:35]

Max, join the club.! Laughing

You'll have put them in that 'safe' place.!!! Razz

AgentHalogen_87

[Wed 20 May 2026 at 16:30]

From experience with bigger MOD lamps of red and green, they are much heavier than standard lamps. The red especially as it used genuine ruby glass. While machine indicators are a possibility. I believe they were also used for navigation lamps as it's vital for the to retain their colour; so a lacquered lamp won't work.

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Atlas Red and Green Coloured Pygmy Lamps

Here are a couple of eBay finds, the glass on these lamps is actually coloured rather than lacquered. They were used as indicator lamps in the control panels of UK power stations I believe, and probably for other similar purposes.