Bernstein Incandescent Lamp with Schaefer Base

Name/Title

Bernstein Incandescent Lamp with Schaefer Base

Entry/Object ID

2016.10.10

Description

This incandescent lamp makes use of a round-profile carbonized braided material as used by Bernstein (as opposed to the more flat profile of similar lamps by the Heisler Electric Light Co.) and green/blue glass stem, as used by both Bernstein and Heisler. The presence of a Schaefer system base is unusual for a Bernstein or Heisler series burning lamp, though the lamp appears to be unmodified. This lamp shares similarities with Frederick Schaefer's patent 339,218.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Bernstein Electric Manufacturing Co.

Date made

circa 1888

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Stamping

Location

Base shell

Transcription

Schaefer Electric MNF'g Co.