c.1882 Maxim Incandescent Lamp

Name/Title

c.1882 Maxim Incandescent Lamp

Entry/Object ID

2025.24.8

Description

Maxim lamp with early threaded stud base. This base form was one of a few attempts at a lamp attachment method for the Maxim lamp. The majority of Maxim lamps were not fitted with bases but rather used lamp holders (sockets) that mechanically gripped the glass envelope and made contact with terminals on the lamp for current delivery.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

United States Electric Light Co.

Date made

circa 1882

Time Period

19th Century

Place

* Untyped Place

New York, NY