Antique P&S No. 110 Porcelain Lamp Socket Base – 360W 250V Patented

Description :
This antique P&S (Pass & Seymour) porcelain lamp socket base is a heavy-duty electrical fixture rated at 360 watts / 250 volts, model No. 110. Measuring 4¾" in diameter by 2" high, it’s constructed of thick white glazed porcelain with two screw-mount holes and a central threaded socket designed for early incandescent bulbs. The back features aged metal contact points and original wiring remnants, all showing authentic age-related wear and oxidation. This piece is a fine example of early 20th-century American electrical engineering — both collectible and restorable.

Era
Circa 1910s–1930s.

Style
Early Industrial / Electrical Hardware

Technique
Slip-cast porcelain with fired glaze and hand-stamped rating marks; brass and copper internal contacts.

Tools Used
Ceramic slip mold, kiln for glaze firing, screw press, and basic electrical assembly tools.

History
Pass & Seymour (founded in 1890 in Syracuse, NY) was among the leading manufacturers of electrical fittings in the early 20th century. This model represents one of their patented socket bases, built for industrial or commercial lighting before standardized fixtures became widespread.

Manufacturer / Maker
Pass & Seymour Mfg. Co., Syracuse, New York, USA

Measurements
4¾" Diameter x 2" Height

Suggested Weight
Approx. 1.2 lbs.

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
7" x 7" x 5"

Item Number : P14846

Category : Light Fixture

Brand : Pass & Seymour Mfg. Co., Syracuse, New York, USA

Attributes

Material : Porcelain
Style : Early Industrial / Electrical Hardware

Measurements

Width : 4¾"
Height : 2"