{"product_id":"corn-husk-glass-light-bulb-made-in-japan","title":"Vintage Japan Corn in Husk Figural Christmas Light Bulb 14V C6","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA wonderfully unusual piece of early Christmas lighting, this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Japanese figural Christmas light bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e is molded in the shape of an \u003cstrong\u003eear of corn partially wrapped in its husk\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individual raised kernels form the center of the cob, while deeply molded ribs give the surrounding husk remarkably realistic dimension.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulb is made of pale yellow-to-cream glass with softly colored details, including traces of green along the husk and a \u003cstrong\u003ered-painted tip\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4 ½ inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is substantially larger and more sculptural than many small figural Christmas bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts metal screw base is stamped \u003cstrong\u003e“14V JAPAN,”\u003c\/strong\u003e documenting both its original voltage and Japanese manufacture. Comparable 14V Japanese figural bulbs are associated with C6-type Christmas light strings. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its unusual harvest motif, dimensional molding and mellow aged coloration, this is an especially charming example for a collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Christmas lighting, Japanese figural bulbs, antique holiday decorations, or early electric Christmas memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Japanese \u003cstrong\u003efigural Christmas tree light bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhimsical \u003cstrong\u003eear of corn in husk\u003c\/strong\u003e design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded glass construction with deeply dimensional detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised individual corn kernels across the center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbed, realistically modeled outer corn husk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePale yellow\/cream glass with subtle green coloration along portions of the husk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed-painted tip with age-related paint loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e4½\" long\u003c\/strong\u003e, including screw base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal screw base clearly stamped \u003cstrong\u003e“14V JAPAN”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual early-style Christmas collectible ideal for display with vintage holiday lighting and ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigural bulbs brought novelty and personality to early electric Christmas displays, transforming individual lights into miniature decorative objects. Japanese makers produced a remarkable variety of molded forms, including Santas, animals, lanterns, flowers and other whimsical subjects. This large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecorn-in-husk form is particularly appealing for its unusual subject and highly dimensional molding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“14V JAPAN”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stamping on the metal base provides an important surviving clue to its manufacture and original use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related surface and paint wear. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe molded glass retains excellent definition, including crisp individual corn kernels and ribbed husk detail. The red-painted tip shows noticeable paint loss, with additional scattered color loss and wear elsewhere. The metal screw base has oxidation and age-related discoloration. \u003cstrong\u003eNo chips or cracks observed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: This vintage 14V bulb being offered as a collectible display piece. It is has not been tested and is not recommended for electrical use. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #dee6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #334fb4; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eDisplay Appeal \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond its original use as a Christmas light, the corn bulb makes a wonderful small display object. Its softly aged yellow, green and red coloring has an almost folk-art quality, while the exaggerated kernels and deeply molded husk give it considerable presence for its size. 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