ChewyWhite Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Found a few of these from my grandfather estate. Some have dual prongs and some have single. Can anyone give me an idea what it is and if it has any value. Thank you and God Bless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 They are indeed early connectors for auto lamps. I don’t know if they are available in reproduction. If they are then the value of yours would be lower. Condition is also a factor in value. Contact corrosion could be an issue. Some more knowledgeable people should soon be responding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewyWhite Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Many thanks! I searched high and low to find anything about them with no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 55 minutes ago, ChewyWhite said: Many thanks! I searched high and low to find anything about them with no luck. Timeframe is around 1915 to 1927 or thereabouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewyWhite Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 I figured it would have had to been really early. Thanks again for chiming in. Any other info would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41 Su8 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 1 hour ago, ChewyWhite said: Many thanks! I searched high and low to find anything about them with no luck. Model T repop houses carry them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustycrusty Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 1 hour ago, 41 Su8 said: Model T repop houses carry them. https://www.modeltford.com/item/6593.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewyWhite Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 There ya have it! So we’re these strictly Model T’s or universal? Also, being original, any idea on a guesstimated price? I was going to just run an auction on eBay but may do a BIN on eBay if I have an idea on value. Thanks again fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roysboystoys Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 I found that when repo's are available, the price of OEM parts goes down. It's an item now available on demand when needed. I've carried several of those to swap meets for 20 years, don't recall anyone asking about them. It's a " keepsake" to view and enjoy the " old days" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewyWhite Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 2 hours ago, roysboystoys said: I found that when repo's are available, the price of OEM parts goes down. It's an item now available on demand when needed. I've carried several of those to swap meets for 20 years, don't recall anyone asking about them. It's a " keepsake" to view and enjoy the " old days" Appreciate the insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 That basic style was used for nearly two decades, early 1910s to late 1920s. They came in literally about a hundred different specific styles and sizes, often with very minor variations. They were made by several companies, but rarely marked by the manufacturer. The cap and the plug are threaded, and mixing and matching isn't fun finding loose caps and plugs that fit together (been there, done that!). Single wire and double wire are both common, even three wire versions were made but rarely found these days. The one you show is a lesser common type, with the spring loaded bayonet in the plug. More common for the spring loaded contacts to be in the socket. Some lamps (especially tail lamps) had short sockets and the plug like yours contacted directly onto the bulb inside. While the model T types are reproduced still, I could be wrong, but I don't think that spring loaded bayonet type has been reproduced for quite some time. That however does not make it particularly valuable. Few people recognize the difference, and make do with what is available. I think I still have one just like yours that has been in my antique "lamp wiring" drawer for about forty years, and I haven't found a need for it yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewyWhite Posted June 23 Author Share Posted June 23 Wow, great info! Thanks for taking the time to write that all out. I certainly don’t have use for them but maybe someone in the wild does. eBay is the way when in doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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