Edison Special Indicator Test Incandescent Lamp

Name/Title

Edison Special Indicator "Test" Incandescent Lamp

Entry/Object ID

2023.2.3

Description

Special calibrated incandescent lampf ro use in the Edison pressure (voltage) indicator, used to monitor the voltage of the Edsion system. The pin added to the center contact of the base corresponds with a speicialised socket on the Edison General Electric pressure indicator. This example is missing the solder-applied center pin atnthe bottom of the base; solder attachment still present.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Edison Lamp Company

Date made

circa 1890

Time Period

19th Century