{"product_id":"vintage-austria-lantern-figural-christmas-light-bulb","title":"Antique Austrian Figural Lantern Light Bulb c. 1920s 110V","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking survivor from the early era of decorative electric lighting, this \u003cstrong\u003eantique Austrian figural light bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e is molded in the form of an old-fashioned six-sided lantern. Dating to approximately the \u003cstrong\u003e1920s\u003c\/strong\u003e, the oversized bulb combines translucent amber-yellow panels with dark brown-black architectural framing, creating the appearance of a miniature illuminated street or coach lantern.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 ⅜ inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is substantially larger than the small C6-style figural Christmas bulbs more commonly encountered. The molded glass includes six individual lantern panels, a pitched hexagonal roof and finial, and a deeply ribbed lower collar above the large screw base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is clearly marked \u003cstrong\u003e“AUSTRIA”\u003c\/strong\u003e along with its original \u003cstrong\u003e110V electrical rating\u003c\/strong\u003e and additional period specification markings. Austrian manufacturers were important early producers of decorative and figural incandescent lamps, including bulbs created in a remarkable assortment of representational forms. Figural bulbs of Austrian manufacture are also documented in specialist antique-lighting collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts unusual architectural form, large scale and richly aged amber-and-black coloring make this an especially appealing example for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eantique figural light bulbs, early electric lighting and vintage Christmas decorations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique Austrian \u003cstrong\u003efigural decorative light bulb\u003c\/strong\u003e, circa 1920s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded in the form of an old-fashioned \u003cstrong\u003esix-sided lantern\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix translucent \u003cstrong\u003eamber-yellow glass panels\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark brown-black painted framework outlines each lantern panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHexagonal sloping roof with raised molded finial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeply molded and fluted lower collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge standard-size screw base rather than a small C6 Christmas-light base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase marked \u003cstrong\u003eAUSTRIA\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e110V\u003c\/strong\u003e, with additional period specification markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5⅜\" long\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighs \u003cstrong\u003e2.6 ounces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonderful early electric-lighting collectible with crossover appeal for antique Christmas and figural-bulb collections\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 light bulbs represent a fascinating chapter in the early history of electric lighting, when manufacturers transformed the newly familiar incandescent lamp into decorative forms ranging from flowers and fruit to animals and architectural subjects. Austria became an important source of these novelty lamps during the early 20th century. This large six-sided lantern is particularly appealing for its architectural molding, translucent amber-yellow panels and surviving \u003cstrong\u003eAUSTRIA\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e110V\u003c\/strong\u003e markings. Similar Austrian figural lantern bulbs are documented in specialist antique-lighting collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood antique condition with age-related paint and surface wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e A noticeable area of yellow color loss is present on one lantern panel, with a smaller area of loss on two other panels and scattered minor wear to the dark-painted details. The molded architectural detail remains strong and well defined. The metal screw base shows expected age-related patina and discoloration. \u003cstrong\u003eNo chips or cracks observed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please review the detailed photographs for condition and markings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: This vintage 110V filament lamp 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\"\u003eWith its warm amber-yellow glass, dark architectural framework and substantial 5⅜-inch size, the bulb has wonderful presence even when unlit. Display it among antique Christmas ornaments and figural bulbs, early electrical memorabilia, or in a collection of miniature lanterns and lighting. 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