Candle light bulb
British Electric Lamps Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Lighting
Date
Unknown
Materials
Frosted glass, cardboard and metal
Measurements
105 mm (H)35 mm (W)35 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Wimbledon
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 27089.3
Summary
Collection of two rectangular cardboard boxes with flap opening at each end and two cutouts on adjacent corners showing lamps inside. White type on green background on sides reads; BELL / 25w / CANDLE LAMP / and / British Electric Lamps Ltd / WIMBLEDON LONDON. Base is marked; 25w / BELL / 35 mm TWISTED / FROST / BC / MADE IN / ENGLAND / CE.
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
British Electric Lamps Ltd, manufacturer