2yr.net - Lightbulb Collection
Pictures and detailed descriptions of antique & vintage lightbulbs. Includes other lightbulb-related things such as lightbulb advertising.
The Kerosene Lantern Connection
Features details about the history of manufacturers, photos of rare items, a condition rating table, restoration tips and a bibliography.
Lightbulbs
Brief article on the invention of the light bulb. From Useless Information.
Jake's Kerosene Lamp and Lantern Workshop
Articles with photos detailing the construction and repair of kerosene lamps. Includes the making of several lamps from recycled parts and the re-construction of an electrified Angle Lamp.
Lights of the Past
A quick survey of kerosene and gas lighting mid-19th century to early 20th century.
Roy's Lamp Collection
This site concerns the hobby of kerosine lamp collecting. Included are photographs and descriptions of a variety of 19th century kerosine lamps.
Collecting Aladdin Lamps
Informative site for anyone interested in the collecting of Aladdin kerosene - oil lamps.
A Brief History of Illumination
Examines the history of artificial lighting, especially the incandescent bulb.
AntiqueLamps.net
Devoted primarily to early lamps, including student and table lamps. Also features a history of lighting.
Appleton Antique Lighting
Buys, sells, restores and designs lighting fixtures. Contains a description of services and contact information.
Kilokat's Antique Light Bulb Site
For collectors seeking information on antique light bulbs and related items including antique radio tube box art.
Cameo Glass Store
Offering Galle signed glass lamps and vases, all hand-crafted.
Brief History of Lighting in the U.S.
Guide to lighting periods in relation to decorative styles in American history.
Emeralite and Bellova
A complete site featuring photos and a detailed history of H. G. McFaddin & Company.
Jeff Metzger - Tiffany Collector
Photo gallery of Art Nouveau furniture and Tiffany lamps.
Albert Berry Copper
A detailed site that explores the history and work from famous Arts and Crafts metalsmith Albert Berry from his Alaska to Seattle days.
Leaded Lamps.com
Features a photographic gallery of antique stained glass lamps that have been featured in recent auctions.
Mr. Vesta's Home Page
Includes examples of pocket match safes.
The First True Incandescent Light Bulb
Article on the early inventors of the first lightbulbs.
A History of Light and Lighting
Provides references to people, events and inventions in chronological order, and a bibliography.
The Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company
Essay on the largest American producer of kerosene lamps and other household items during the 19th century.
tvlamps.net
Information and history regarding TV lamps of the 1950s. A useful guide for the collector.
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