Candle light bulb
Richard Crompton (fl.1573-1599)
Category
Historic Services / Lighting
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass and paper
Measurements
108 mm (H)35 mm (W)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27089.26
Summary
Pair of clear twisted glass candle lamps. One of them is in a corrugated paper tube. Printed in script around the fitting is; Crompton 240w - 25v / 37 MADE IN ENGLAND. Normal bayonet fitting.
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)