7th Jul, 2020 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Unshaken)
330
[M] A REPLICA 'EDISON INCANDESCENT LIGHTBULB EVIDENCE SET'
A REPLICA 'EDISON INCANDESCENT LIGHTBULB EVIDENCE SET'
comprising 21 assorted lightbulbs of various types and dates, contained within fitted box with catches and handles -- 27½in. (70cm.) wide
The early development of the incandescent light bulb was beset by many inventors claiming rights to similar ideas. One of the most notable was the case of Swan v Edison over the patents for a vacuum electric bulb. In the event, Edison lost the case and, whilst they merged with Swan in the UK (the new company being called Ediswan, later Thorn), Edison bought Swan's rights anyway. At the case, held in 1879, sets of bulbs were presented to demonstrate the various developments each party had made.
A REPLICA 'EDISON INCANDESCENT LIGHTBULB EVIDENCE SET'
comprising 21 assorted lightbulbs of various types and dates, contained within fitted box with catches and handles -- 27½in. (70cm.) wide
The early development of the incandescent light bulb was beset by many inventors claiming rights to similar ideas. One of the most notable was the case of Swan v Edison over the patents for a vacuum electric bulb. In the event, Edison lost the case and, whilst they merged with Swan in the UK (the new company being called Ediswan, later Thorn), Edison bought Swan's rights anyway. At the case, held in 1879, sets of bulbs were presented to demonstrate the various developments each party had made.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Unshaken), 7th Jul, 2020
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