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Osram 80W MBW/U Lamp

Here is a lamp I never knew existed; I was unaware blacklight lamps were made below 125W, but here is an 80W example courtesy of Andy (Photonicinduction). I am not certain of the date, I can see what appears to be 'PC' on the top etch above the word 'OSRAM' which comes back as March 1958, can anyone confirm if this could be correct..? There are additional markings on the cap (see bottom right image) but these are indistinct. Sadly, the wrapper is in poor condition, but as much as possible of it will be salvaged and a new one made.
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Osram 80W MBW/U Lamp


Here is a lamp I never knew existed; I was unaware blacklight lamps were made below 125W, but here is an 80W example courtesy of Andy (Photonicinduction). I am not certain of the date, I can see what appears to be 'PC' on the top etch above the word 'OSRAM' which comes back as March 1958, can anyone confirm if this could be correct..? There are additional markings on the cap (see bottom right image) but these are indistinct. Sadly, the wrapper is in poor condition, but as much as possible of it will be salvaged and a new one made.

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Lamp/Fixture Information
Manufacturer:The General Electric Company of England Ltd.
Lamp
Lamp Type:High Pressure Mercury Vapour
Filament/Radiator Type:Quartz Arc Tube
Base:B22d-3, brass
Shape/Finish:PS-90, Woods glass
Service Life:Not known at present
Burning Position:Universal
Electrical
Wattage:80
Voltage:115
Current:0.8A
Physical/Production
Factory Location:England (location unknown)
Fabrication Date:Possibly March 1958 (Date code PC)..?
File information
Filename:Osram_80W_MBW-U.jpg
Album name:Ria / Mercury Lamps
Keywords:Lamps
Filesize:492 KiB
Date added:Apr 25, 2025
Dimensions:3071 x 2172 pixels
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Max   [Apr 25, 2025 at 05:47 PM]
Really nice, Ria! That's definitely an unusual one and the late 50s is coherent with its overall design.
Sammi   [Apr 25, 2025 at 07:16 PM]
Thanks Max.! That means a lot to us. Love Blacklight Mercury Vapour
This was our 'Lamp of the Day'.
Max   [Apr 26, 2025 at 09:26 AM]
Nice! Keep it coming, please.
Ria   [Apr 26, 2025 at 01:28 PM]
We can do that Bulb Man

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