Electric Devices

 


Item #- Item
ED1032 Brown Bakelite Plug Receptacles with Art Deco Detailing

Brown Bakelite Plug Receptacles with Art Deco Detailing

These are the most fascinating outlets I have ever seen!  Just look at the detailing!  The perfect compliment to brown bakelite plates or make them really stand out by pairing them with cream plates for contrast.  They were made by H & H around 1930 and I’ve painstakingly cleaned them so they...
ED1031 Early 1900s Porcelain and Nickel Twist Light Switch

Early 1900s Porcelain and Nickel Twist Light Switch

This cute surface mount light switch definitely looks its age with the mottled nickel and rough finish on the knob.  It will look like it’s been in your home forever and works so well that it will likely be there for many years in the future.   Total height 2” Base 2” diameter
ED1030 Early 1900s Porcelain and Nickel Twist Light Switch

Early 1900s Porcelain and Nickel Twist Light Switch

Add some vintage charm and have fun turning a light on!  This little surface mount light switch is by Arrow and is in exceptionally good condition.  The little knob is marked Arrow.   Total height 2” Base 2” diameter
ED1029 Early 1900s Porcelain and Nickel Twist Light Switch

Early 1900s Porcelain and Nickel Twist Light Switch

Add some vintage charm and have fun turning a light on!  These cute switches are surface mounted and in good antique condition.  The little knob is marked National.   I have three of these available and they are sold individually.  One has more wear to the knob and will be sold last. Total height...
ED1028 Antique Single, 3 or 4 Way Chunky Toggle Light Switch

Antique Single, 3 or 4 Way Chunky Toggle Light Switch

These old switches give loads of period authenticity with their fat toggles. They give a loud CLICK that takes us back in time! With 4 places for terminal connections I’m presuming this switch can be used for various wiring situations. All I can tell you is that I’ve tested each side of the device...
ED1027 Antique Single, 3 or 4 Way Chunky Toggle Light Switch

Antique Single, 3 or 4 Way Chunky Toggle Light Switch

These old switches give loads of period authenticity with their fat toggles. They give a loud CLICK that takes us back in time! With 4 places for terminal connections I’m presuming this switch can be used for various wiring situations. All I can tell you is that I’ve tested each side of the device...
ED1026 Antique Bakelite Single, 3 or 4 Way Push Button Light Switch

Antique Bakelite Single, 3 or 4 Way Push Button Light Switch

With 4 places for terminal connections I’m presuming this switch can be used for various wiring situations. All I can tell you is that I’ve tested each side of the device separately and pushing the buttons turns a light off and on.   There is only one terminal screw. Made of bakelite with no cracks...
ED1025 Antique Single, 3 or 4 Way Push Button Light Switch

Antique Single, 3 or 4 Way Push Button Light Switch

With 4 places for terminal connections I’m presuming this switch can be used for various wiring situations. All I can tell you is that I’ve tested each side of the device separately and pushing the buttons turns a light off and on.   There are only 2 terminal screws. Made of porcelain and bakelite...
ED1024 Early 1900s Porcelain Surface Mount Light

Early 1900s Porcelain Surface Mount Light

This little surface mount bulb holder can be used on either a ceiling or a wall.  The bottom part is unglazed and the screw on top is glazed with knurled detail. A charming period piece! This doesn’t appear to have ever been used. Has some black marker on the bottom but otherwise completely...
ED1023 Early 1900s Porcelain Pull Chain Light Fixture

Early 1900s Porcelain Pull Chain Light Fixture

A bare bulb takes on lots of vintage charm when placed in this cute glazed porcelain fixture!  The base is smaller and more rounded than its modern counterparts and there is not a single chip. The creamy white porcelain is completely unmarred by any age spots or crazing. This fixture can be used on...
ED1022 Antique White Porcelain Surface Mount Light Fixture

Antique White Porcelain Surface Mount Light Fixture

This is a great old chunky light fixture that could be mounted on either a wall or the ceiling and would be controlled by a switch.  The porcelain is in good condition with a decided vintage look.  Manufacturers did not use the highest grade of porcelain for utility purposes and there are little...
ED1021 Vintage Bakelite Push Button Switch Plug

Vintage Bakelite Push Button Switch Plug

Add wire and a plug and whatever you plug in can be operated by this switch!  Made by Bryant it fits nicely in your hand to push the appropriate button in. This is new/old stock and has never been used.  Note that the slots for an item to plug in are not the same length. Plugs with one wider prong...
ED1020 Vintage Bakelite Flip Switch Plug

Vintage Bakelite Flip Switch Plug

Add wire and a plug and whatever you plug in can be operated by this switch!  Made by Standard it fits nicely in your hand to flip the ribbed switch with your thumb. This is new/old stock and has never been used.  Note that the slots for an item to plug in are the same length. Plugs with one wider...
ED1019 Vintage Bakelite Bulb/Plug Adapter

Vintage Bakelite Bulb/Plug Adapter

Old houses never have enough outlets!  Convert your standard light bulb socket to include two places to plug things in. This is new/old stock and has never been used.  The thin Bakelite film for the plug prongs isn’t even punched out!  It doesn’t have splits or cracks. What you see is how it was...
ED1018 Vintage Bakelite Dual Bulb Holder Adapter

Vintage Bakelite Dual Bulb Holder Adapter

Perhaps these may not be politically correct for saving energy but sometimes in old homes you just need a little bit more light!  What started out as pure utility can now be charming vintage décor! These are new/old stock and have never been used. Marked BAKELITE  250V – 660W (That’s not a typo –...
ED1017 Permanent Recessed Night Light Devices

Permanent Recessed Night Light Devices

These devices are installed in a standard electrical box and hold a night light type bulb.  A plate that allows the light to come through is installed over it.  These are not that old by this web site’s standards (probably about 1980) but I’ve included them because I have plates listed that will go...
ED1016 Vintage Bakelite No-Shok Safety Duplex Electric Outlet

Vintage Bakelite No-Shok Safety Duplex Electric Outlet

Give your home some vintage charm with safety for the little ones!  Still in their original packaging, the outlets were patented Feb. 28, 1950 and come with screws.  You can see the operating instructions on the package photo. Marked 15A 125V  Fits standard electrical box and outlet plates.  Will...
ED1015 Vintage Single Pole Push Button Light Switch

Vintage Single Pole Push Button Light Switch

This old push button light switch bears the logo A H&H on one of the push buttons and the other has an elegant mother-of-pearl inset!  Although used, it still has the original old cardboard cover intact.  Why buy the new with cheap metal housings when the original porcelain ones are available!...
ED1013 Retro Porcelain Outlet Plug Receptacles

Retro Porcelain Outlet Plug Receptacles

These outlets are so cool!  All-in-one plugs and thick porcelain plate for a very unusual touch! Please note that they do not have a ground so you might want to wire in line to a GFCI outlet.  Check with your electrician.  The porcelain has a few discoloration marks under the glaze which is...
ED1012 Circle F Mid 20th Century 3-Way Toggle Light Switches

Circle F Mid 20th Century 3-Way Toggle Light Switches

I’ve come across some old stock brown toggle switches in their original individual boxes – never used!  These go great with the brown and white bakelite switch plates for sale here!   See photo for specifications.

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