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Antiques! => Antique Questions Forum => Topic started by: Ron on March 29, 2012, 12:12:02 AM
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Since I was about 6 years old, 60 years ago now, I have had this Westinghouse Nite Lite 1W. It was used by Mom in my bedroom when I was little. It shed just enough light to keep the room from total darkness. Mom is now 97 and I have kept this light all these years and only use it once each year on the night of my birthday---I am nostalgic that way. I have tried to find a similar one on the internet to give me a year/s that this was produced but could not find a website or forum that had an answer. Its value in dollars is not as important to me as is the information regarding the years it was manufactured and sold. I do not plan to sell it, as it has become for me an heirloom. I have attached some pictures in hopes that someone can provide additional Info.
Regards, Ron
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That is a plug in bakelite lampholder or socket. They have been made since the 1930s and are still being made today by Eagle and Leviton. The bulb looks more like a 7.5 watt S11 rather than a 1 watt. Westinghouse probably made that in the 1940s or 50s. It is hard to tell. If there is a UL listing on it you could look it up on the website for Underwriters Labs by the "E" number.
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Havent found anything yet !! If I remember correctly we had one like that back when I was a kid in the 50`s !! It was in the hallway so my brother and I could find our way to the bathroom !!
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I like that radio in the picture. Mart, whats the matter you don't believe me? I can show you a picture of one for sale from Satco today. They have not changed in at least 80 years and they are still made out of bakelite