Industrial equipment - PL255 - Netherlands - Philips PL255
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Philips PL255 gas-melt rectifier tube from circa 1950–1965, mounted on a bespoke teak display base, with borosilicate glass and nickel/brass inner hardware, made in the Netherlands, in good condition with minor signs of aging and spots.
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Title: Unique Industrial Eye-Catcher: Vintage Philips PL255 Tube on Wooden Display Stand (ca. 1955)
Description:
Enrich your interior or collection with this beautiful piece of Dutch industrial history. This original Philips PL255 gas-melt rectifier tube from the 1950s/60s is a rare and impressive specimen, produced in the Netherlands (Made in Holland).
Originally designed for heavy industrial applications, this rugged electron tube is mounted on a custom-made hardwood display stand with characteristic terminals. The combination of clear borosilicate glass, heavy metal interior, and warm wood tones makes it a stunning decorative object that fits seamlessly into an industrial, vintage, or modern interior.
Highlights & Specifications:
Manufacturer: Philips (Made in Holland)
Model: PL255 (Gas-melt / Mercury vapor rectifier)
Period: approx. 1950 – 1965
Materials: Borosilicate glass, molybdenum/nickel inner body on a Teak/Walnut-look hardwood stand
Inscriptions: Clearly legible original Philips markings on the glass and metal inner work
Condition: Excellent aesthetic condition with a beautiful patina on the wood and clamps. The object has been cleaned and can be displayed as a showpiece. (Operation untested, sold as a collectible and decorative object).
A unique opportunity for enthusiasts of vintage tech, collectors of electron tubes, or lovers of striking industrial design!
Carefully packed and shipped by registered mail.
Title: Unique Industrial Eye-Catcher: Vintage Philips PL255 Tube on Wooden Display Stand (ca. 1955)
Description:
Enrich your interior or collection with this beautiful piece of Dutch industrial history. This original Philips PL255 gas-melt rectifier tube from the 1950s/60s is a rare and impressive specimen, produced in the Netherlands (Made in Holland).
Originally designed for heavy industrial applications, this rugged electron tube is mounted on a custom-made hardwood display stand with characteristic terminals. The combination of clear borosilicate glass, heavy metal interior, and warm wood tones makes it a stunning decorative object that fits seamlessly into an industrial, vintage, or modern interior.
Highlights & Specifications:
Manufacturer: Philips (Made in Holland)
Model: PL255 (Gas-melt / Mercury vapor rectifier)
Period: approx. 1950 – 1965
Materials: Borosilicate glass, molybdenum/nickel inner body on a Teak/Walnut-look hardwood stand
Inscriptions: Clearly legible original Philips markings on the glass and metal inner work
Condition: Excellent aesthetic condition with a beautiful patina on the wood and clamps. The object has been cleaned and can be displayed as a showpiece. (Operation untested, sold as a collectible and decorative object).
A unique opportunity for enthusiasts of vintage tech, collectors of electron tubes, or lovers of striking industrial design!
Carefully packed and shipped by registered mail.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1514 g
Glass type
borosilicate glass
Metal type
nickel, Brass
Wood type
Teak
Title additional information
Philips PL255
Material
Glass, Metal, Wood
Country of origin
Netherlands
Model
PL255
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
36.5 cm
Width
22 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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