Longtime Glow member Gene Teslovic provided this introduction to the earliest and most popular bubble lights and in future articles (on this site in the Blog section) he will cover additional companies who produced bubble lights through the early 1950’s. Unfortunately, the plastic was thin and the base would melt and be misshapen. One such company was United States Electric better known as USAlite who developed a very pretty lamp base with a geometric design on the top plastic. NOMA, Raylite and Royal were the largest and most notable producers of bubble lights and their were other smaller companies who tried their product design in this lucrative bubble light market. The bases were either a solid color or a two color with the top and bottom being a different color. Their tubes were filled withmethylene chloride chloride producing fast bubbles and the plastic base was similar to the NOMA biscuit but with a concave top. Not to be left out, Royal Electric of Pawtuckett, RI developed their own style of bubble lamp calling it the Sparkling Bubble Lamp. They made an intricate and beautiful Deco style plastic base including a ‘saucer’ and used a longer glass tube. Raylite Electric of NY developed their own style of lamp called animated Kristal Snow using oil in the fluid tube which resulted in a slow moving action similar to the bubbles of champagne bottle. Raylite Paramount Kristal Animated Snows (1946)īy 1948, other companies wanted in on the bubble light market without incurring copy right infringement. These were only available until 1949 when NOMA changed back to the biscuit style, eliminated the book style box and used a lid type box with the NOMA girl printed on the cover. Bubble Lights Spread a bit of the bubbly around the house with our Traditional Holiday Bubble Lamps. A specific box design was printed for these NOMA flats but was discontinued. In 1948 NOMA changed the style of their plastic base and we call these lamps NOMA flats, These were short lived due to the heat of the lamp being too intense for the small plastic base resulting in melting and warping. This was a quality Christmas tree set and many are still existing today. The box was a book type box with a flip up top on the front with a bubble light on the top and the NOMA Girl on the inside. The first NOMA biscuits were sold in 1946 in a 9 light set complete with a 9 socket straight line cord set with alligator socket clips to attach to a tree branch. Developed by Carl Otis who worked as an accountant for Montgomery Ward was inspired by the existing Glo-Lite candle and the existing Bubbler Juke Box, see pictures. and Canada.December of 1946 was an exciting time for the Christmas lighting industry and for the consumer with the introduction of the new and innovative Christmas Bubble Light. electronics specifications and may need additional modifications or converters to be used in countries other than the U.S. UL listed PLEASE NOTE: This item has been built to U.S. Set of 7 screw-in bubble lights, each 4 1/2" high, spaced 19" apart on cord 11' overall (9' lighted length). Make the most of every festive celebration with the many ornaments, light sets, and other Christmas home décor solutions like these eye-catching Christmas lights available at Miles Kimball all at unbelievably low prices that go easy on your pocketbook. Evoke positive memories of past holidays with these nostalgic Christmas lights that glow and bubble with warmth. They also make a great addition to window displays and other areas of your home where you’re looking to add visual interest. The vibrant colors enhance every home décor style with a vintage feel of days gone by. including dimmable led light, ceiling cap and 3 meter. You’ll win every tree decorating contest with these fun bubble lights added to your Christmas tree. All Big Bubbles are unique and are initially available in three categories: small, medium and large. Expertly crafted of glass and heat-resistant plastic these beautiful lights add warmth to your holiday décor and create an inviting atmosphere filled with old-world charm. Christmas bubble lights' concealed bulbs glow in the base, lighting up the bubbling column. navigation_item:hover:nth-child(1) ĭescription Yes, these "candles" bubble cheerfully on your tree, creating a cozy feeling.
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