Candle light bulb
Richard Crompton (fl.1573-1599)
Category
Historic Services / Lighting
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard and frosted glass
Measurements
40 mm (Dia); 130 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27089.19
Summary
Twisted candle bulb, frosted SBC 240 v, 25 w, wrapped in tissue, and a corrugated card and paper wrapper. Wrapper is yellow with blue writing; CROMPTON / LAMPS / for lasting / brilliance / LONG LIFE AND ECONOMY.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Richard Crompton (fl.1573-1599)