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Incandescent Lamp, by Mazda

Inventory Number 82022


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.82022

Subject
Lamps
Item type
Object
Provenance
Pres. by Wadham College
Physical material
Glass
Metal
Copper Alloy
Object type
Lamp
Dimensions
Diameter: 55mm Height: 110mm Weight: 44g
Inventory No
82022
Accession Number
1989-6/11

Description

Large 240-volt Mazda incandescent lamp bulb with copper alloy bayonet fitting.  Has a thick spiral filament. "230-240 V / MAZDA / B.T.H PATENT 55 / MADE IN ENGLAND" printed on the fitting.