1910s-1940s Fruit Basket Figural Milk Glass Christmas Light Bulb - Untested

Most of the paint is gone from this beautiful white, purple, green and fuchsia fruit basket shaped light bulb. A lovely and unique piece to add to your Christmas decor or for the collector.

Approximately 3” tall and 2.5” wide.

Please see my other listings for more of these light bulb ornaments.
After World War I (1914-1918) Japan became the predominant producer of figural light bulbs and introduced the use of milk glass for the first time. Their popularity continued to grow throughout the WWII era (1939-1945). Figural light manufactures created new and colorful shapes from Japanese Gifu lanterns and snow covered houses to bells and stars. Even cartoon and nursery rhyme characters made an appearance. By the late 1950s, the interest in the figural lights had faded and their manufacturing was discontinued. Over time, many were discarded as they burned out or were broken. Today, few remain, which is precisely why collectors seek out these light bulbs as they are treasured antiques. Paraphrased from Beachcombing magazine.com blog

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