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history and origins
 
Manufacturer / Brand Name
 Fotos Grammont
Country of Origin
 France
Factory Location
 Unknown
Date of Manufacture
 ca.1920
 
electrical attributes
 
Voltage
 110-115
Wattage / Candle Power
 30

Amperage
 

physical attributes
 
Envelope
 S17		 Atmosphere
 Vacuum
Finish / Color
 Dark Yellow 		Filament
 Cage
 
Base
 Bayonet; D.C. Medium 		 
 
comments
  This French lamp bears the etching "UNIS FRANCE". Contrary to popular belief, “UNIS” is not the name of a manufacturer. This is a French quality label that appeared on a wide range of products during the 1900s. These products range from dolls to mechanical slide rules. “UNIS” is an acronym for Union Nationale InterSyndicale and the name was registered in 1916. The name was placed on merchandise to emphasize quality and the trademark was used by a syndicate of various manufacturers in different industries18.