Bidspirit auction | GE & Westinghouse Candelabras

GE & Westinghouse Candelabras - This lot features an assortment of mid-20th-century electric Christmas window displays and replacement bulbs. The collection includes three candelabras, often referred to as candoliers, constructed with cream-colored molded plastic bases. These bases are decorated with holiday motifs including bells, holly leaves, and simulated dripping wax on the candle tubes. One display is an eight-light tiered model, while the other two are five-light models. The lot contains a significant quantity of replacement bulbs, many housed in their original period retail packaging. Identifiable branding includes General Electric (GE), Westinghouse, and Paramount. Visible packaging labels include a blue Westinghouse card for night lights reading 7 Watt 2 Bulbs and a red and white GE box marked C7 1/2 INDOOR. Other GE packaging features text such as D27 TWINKLE OUTDOOR, CHRISTMAS TREE LAMPS, and COOL-LITE. Price markings on the various packages include adhesive orange labels and printed prices of 25c, 69c, and 88c. One shipping box included in the lot is addressed to Robert S. Kintner, B.D. 48, Canton, Ohio, and bears a 3-cent stamp along with a purple AIR MAIL stamp. The bulbs come in various sizes, including C7-1/2 and C9, and feature a range of finishes such as transparent, ceramic-coated, and twinkle styles. Colors include red, blue, green, white, yellow, and purple. The candelabras are fitted with white or cream-colored cords.