Incandescent Collection

Incandescent giant lamp, model of the Edison type bulb. Expo
Incandescent giant lamp, twelve feet high, mounted on a pedestal crowned by a model of the Edison type bulb, increased 20, 000 times

Robertson Light Bulbs
Long life bulbs are nothing new - the Robertson incandescent electric lamp promises you long life and a saving of current into the bargain !

George Rudek's saddle balloon
3732738 George Rudek's saddle balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting George Rudek's saddle balloon fitted with meteorological instruments and incandescent electric searchlights)

Torchlight parade in New York using Edison incandescent lamps. Generating truck drawn by horses is in centre of parade
530665 Torchlight parade in New York using Edison incandescent lamps. Generating truck drawn by horses is in centre of parade of men. Inset picture shows how current passed to each man

Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light
5312171 Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light)

Swan incandescent light globes
5312173 Swan incandescent light globes; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Swan incandescent light globes. The carbon filament here is of cotton threads hardened by soaking in sulphuric acid)

Incandescent filament lamp by St George Lane-Fox (c.1878). Engraving
538276 Incandescent filament lamp by St George Lane-Fox (c.1878). Engraving; (add.info.: Incandescent filament lamp by St George Lane-Fox (c.1878). Engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Swan incandescent light globe and fitting
5312174 A Swan incandescent light globe and fitting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Swan incandescent light globe and fitting, shown at the International Electric Exhibition at the Crystal Palace)

Swan incandescent lamps fitted in the engineering classrooms at University College, Dundee, Scotland. Engraving, 1884
530844 Swan incandescent lamps fitted in the engineering classrooms at University College, Dundee, Scotland. Engraving, 1884; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Retort House, Great Central Gas Works, Bow Common, London. It was here that Croll introduced the burning of
530387 Retort House, Great Central Gas Works, Bow Common, London. It was here that Croll introduced the burning of incandescent coke as fuel immediately it had be taken from retorts. 10% saving

Savoy Theatre, London. House, not stage, lit by Swan incandescent electric lamps
530635 Savoy Theatre, London. House, not stage, lit by Swan incandescent electric lamps. Built by Richard D'Oyly Carte in 1881, it was the home of the Gilbert and Sullivan operattas

Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Series 1/2

Fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet / UV light, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp. ) fluoresce at night under blue light on a coral reef
Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) fluoresce at night under blue light on a coral reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Flannel bush (Fremontodendron California Glory ) exposed and overflowing nectaries fluorescuing in UV light. Native to southwest USA

Goat willow (Salix caprea) female catkin in UV light, fine hairs and nectar fluroescing. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower in UV light, pollen and nectar at base of petals fluorescing. Insect pollinators are able to see position of rewards on offer. Surrey, England, UK

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) flower, pollen and nectar fluorescing in UV light. Surrey, England, UK. Native to USA. Focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Porcelain orchid (Chloraea magellanica) with osmophores on lip fluorescing in UV light. Chile. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Scorpion (Heterometrus sp) fluorescing in ultraviolet light at night on forest floor, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet / UV light, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

RF- Boulder star coral (Montastrea annularis) showing fluorescent green coloration, photographed under blue light at night, to excite fluorescent pigments in the coral, East End, Grand Cayman

Detail of an incandescent light bulb in Athens, Greece August 7, 2017. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Coils of an incandescent light bulb are pictured in Pasadena
The coils of an incandescent light bulb are pictured in Pasadena, California, U.S. August 7, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Wrench inverted incandescent gas lamp, magic lantern
Wrench inverted incandescent gas lamp for magic lantern projector

Wrench incandescent gas lamp for magic lantern projector

Edison Incandescent Lamps, Paris Exhibition of 1889
Edison Incandescent Lamps and Meters, United States Section of Universal Exhibition of Paris, 1889 Date: 1889

Fluorescent coral (Pocillopora sp. ) at night on a coral reef in blue light
Fluorescent coral (Pocillopora sp.) at night on a coral reef in blue light, with the lights from a resort jetty behind, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

The Illumination, Chicago Day, Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893. Creator: BW Kilburn
The Illumination, Chicago Day, Worlds Columbian Exposition, 1893. [Electricity provided by Westinghouse, used to decorate buildings with incandescent lights, illuminate fountains

Launching a Space-Ship (litho)
2812588 Launching a Space-Ship (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launching a Space-Ship)

A remarkable photograph (b / w photo)
3652723 A remarkable photograph (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A remarkable photograph)

Edisons original incandescent electric lamp (b / w photo)
3652697 Edisons original incandescent electric lamp (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edisons original incandescent electric lamp)

The Saddle-Balloon (engraving)
3627811 The Saddle-Balloon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saddle-Balloon. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

Electric Jewels (engraving)
3627866 Electric Jewels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric Jewels. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1894.); © Look and Learn

The Electric Tricycle (engraving)
1061283 The Electric Tricycle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Electric Tricycle)

"Ideal"incandescent fuel stove with flue (litho)
6006714 " Ideal" incandescent fuel stove with flue (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ideal" incandescent fuel stove with flue)

Modern Lighthouse Lantern (chromolitho)
2802111 Modern Lighthouse Lantern (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Lighthouse Lantern)

Incandescent Light (chromolitho)
2802113 Incandescent Light (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incandescent Light)

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Coloured candle bulbs in a circle, X-ray
Coloured candle bulbs in a circle, coloured X-ray

Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) stamens fluroescing in UV light. Ring of nectaries are dark red with blue UV reflective hairs

Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) flower, pollen on dehisced anthers and on petals fluorescing in UV light. Nectar ring appearing red. Focus stacked

Winter aconite (Eranthis hymenalis) in UV light, pollen on outer stamens that have dehisced fluorescing. Focus stacked

Seville orange (Citrus u aurantium) flower fluorescing in UV light, colour attractive
Seville orange (Citrus × aurantium) flower fluorescing in UV light, colour attractive to pollinators. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer), female flowers fluroescing in UV light, male flowers above. Native to Yunnan, China

Edisons incandescent lamps light up a New York art gallery, 1882 (1956). Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American physicist and inventor, produced the first successful electric light bulb

Incandescent light bulb, 1929. Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American physicist and inventor, produced the first successful electric light bulb

Edisons incandescent light globe in a table lamp fitting, 1891. The filament here is carbonised bamboo fibres. Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), American physicist and inventor

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"Shining a Light on Incandescent Wonders: From Giant Lamps to UV Delights" Step into the world marvels, where light takes on extraordinary forms and illuminates our lives in breathtaking ways. At the heart of this radiant journey lies the iconic incandescent giant lamp, reminiscent of Thomas Edison's groundbreaking bulb that revolutionized the way we see. Transport yourself back to grand expos where Robertson Light Bulbs showcased their ingenious models, captivating audiences with their brilliance. These incandescent light bulbs became beacons of innovation, casting a warm glow upon countless discoveries. Imagine wielding a wrench inverted incandescent gas lamp, transforming it into a magical lantern that brings stories to life before your very eyes. Or perhaps you find fascination in the enchanting wrench incandescent gas lamp designed for magic lantern projectors – an invention that ignited imaginations across generations. Travel further through time and space to witness Edison Incandescent Lamps stealing the spotlight at Paris Exhibition of 1889. Their ethereal glow mesmerized visitors as they marveled at these luminous works of art. Venturing beyond traditional realms, explore nature's own fluorescent wonders. Behold fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet (UV) light off Bonaire in Leeward Antilles – an underwater spectacle revealing nature's hidden beauty under UV rays' embrace. Dive deeper into Carl Auer Welsbach's realm and discover leather corals fluorescing under blue light on vibrant coral reefs during nocturnal hours. Witness Geraldton wax flower nectar come alive under UV light in Western Australia; its petals radiating vivid hues like never seen before. Nature continues its luminescence symphony as tulip tree flowers reveal pollen and nectar fluorescing under UV rays' gentle touch. Even scorpions join this otherworldly dance by fluorescing in ultraviolet nightlights amidst forest floors – showcasing their unique adaptation to illuminate the darkness.