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Re: Antique Electrodes

Posted By: Ben Barocas
Date: Monday, 25 November 2013, at 4:13 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Antique Electrodes (SVP Neon Equipment)

> Picture "0": This is a standard
> pinch seal electrode with dumet wires. This
> is an economy model. They are still
> available today, although not with the metal
> shell pinched around the wires.

> Picture "1": This is a ring seal
> electrode. Masonlite made them at least
> through the late 1980's / early 1990's,
> although this one looks like it may be much
> older. Masonlite made them with soda glass,
> not lead glass.

> Picture "2": Unfortunately I can't
> really tell much due to the amount of light
> reflection from the glass.

> Mark

Awesome, thanks for your help Mark. If it helps, I think the ones in the last picture have labels that say "15-c-(something)", and "15-w-(something)". I'll see if I can snap some better pictures the next time I'm at the studio. I think the plastic wrap that's inside is providing that glare. I guess the big question after identifying them is, how much are they worth? I mean, they're pretty neat, and I could imagine someone who cares a lot about authenticity wanting them for specific repairs. Mostly I'd like to see them go somewhere where they can be appreciated or used to their potential. Can anybody recommend a place/person who might find these useful/valuable?

Messages In This Thread

• Antique Electrodes -- Ben Barocas -- Saturday, 23 November 2013, at 7:04 a.m.
  • Re: Antique Electrodes -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Saturday, 23 November 2013, at 2:33 p.m.
    • Re: Antique Electrodes -- Ben Barocas -- Saturday, 23 November 2013, at 5:34 p.m.
      • Re: Antique Electrodes -- H.Erickson -- Sunday, 24 November 2013, at 10:16 p.m.
        • Re: Antique Electrodes -- Ben Barocas -- Monday, 25 November 2013, at 4:19 a.m.
          • Re: Antique Electrodes -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Monday, 25 November 2013, at 12:08 p.m.
            • Re: Antique Electrodes -- Ben Barocas -- Monday, 25 November 2013, at 4:13 p.m.
              • Re: Antique Electrodes -- Tom U. -- Tuesday, 26 November 2013, at 7:18 p.m.
                • Re: Antique Electrodes -- Ben Barocas -- Friday, 29 November 2013, at 5:35 a.m.
              • Re: Antique Electrodes -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Wednesday, 27 November 2013, at 12:42 a.m.
                • Re: Antique Electrodes -- Ben Barocas -- Wednesday, 27 November 2013, at 4:07 a.m.
                  • Re: Antique Electrodes -- H.Erickson -- Thursday, 28 November 2013, at 6:49 p.m.
                    • Re: Antique Electrodes -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Friday, 29 November 2013, at 12:25 p.m.
                    • Re: Antique Electrodes -- gavin -- Saturday, 30 November 2013, at 10:43 p.m.
                      • Re: Masonlite Electrodes -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Sunday, 1 December 2013, at 5:02 p.m.
                        • Re: Masonlite Electrodes -- Gavin -- Wednesday, 4 December 2013, at 11:38 a.m.

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