450D
JULIUS BRAUNSDORF PROTOTYPE LIGHTBULB
Estimate:
$100 - $200
Sold
$100
Live Auction
March 19th Estate Auction
Description
An early blown glass filament type light bulb mounted in a wooden base with brass screws. Reputed to be made by Julius Braunsdorf, lighting pioneer involved in the creation of the Arc type light bulb
Condition
filament broken
Provenance
By repute; a gift from Julius Braunsdorf of Pearl River, NJ, noted businessman and inventor, to Dr. Henry V. Borst thence by descent to current owner.
