This is
another petal reflector set popular in the 1970's. It's an early
version with the petal reflectors integrated into the wedge base.
As is typical with outfits containing plastic components, the petal
type reflectors have actually begun to fuse with the light socket over
the years, making removal of the reflectors difficult.
These sets
used 6 Volt Bulbs which were brighter than the 2.5 volt bulbs we have
today. They may have been discontinued due to safety regulations, which
would soon require the use of cooler burning lamps in decorative
lighting outfits.
The pictures
and outfit are from the collection of J. S. Pilliteri.
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| General Electric first offered their Satin
Bright lamps in 1969, but they really became better sellers in the
early 1970s. The lamps were quite pretty even when unlit, but the paint
coating was quite thin and chipped easily. They were discontinued by
the mid-1970s. These lamps are from the J. S. Pilliteri collection. |
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| From the collection of Chris Cuff, this
unbranded mantle or tabletop lighted sign says "Merry Christmas" on one
side, and "Happy New Year" on the other. When used on a mantle piece,
the sign could be turned around a few days after Christmas to help ring
in the New Year. Mid-1970s. |
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| This set of 20 lights dates to the
mid-1970s and is a straight line outfit imported from Japan. The outfit
uses push-in replaceable lamps. From the collection of Chris Cuff. |
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| From General Electric, here is a unique
little wall or mantle tree. Using a string of 20 Merry Midget
replaceable lamps, the unit is a flat cardboard piece covered with
greenery. The lamps are inserted through the back. The tree sits in a
simulated brick holder. A surprisingly attractive display. Mid 1970s.
From the collection of Chris Cuff. |
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| Here is a late 1970s Canadian
set of NOMA Bubble Lites from the collection of Chris Cuff.
Surprisingly well made, these tiny little bubblers have screw type
bases, making the lamps easily replaceable. The design of these mini
bubble lites is better than any offered in the United States, and this
set is quite hard to find. |
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For a brief time in the 1980s,
attempts were made to revitalize the almost non-existent bubble light
market. Along with these Christmas Tree style bubblers, Church and
Snowman sets were also offered. They were issued on an experimental
basis in just a few markets, and were not successful sellers. To my
knowledge, they were never marketed nationally.
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