This WW2 Ensign blue blackout bulb and many others like it during the war were a crucial part of surviving air raids and bombs. They provided a small, dim and in some cases, downward facing or directional light – bright enough to be able to move around in a room.

This particular one is blue, and comes in its original box with original cardboard stabiliser which has clearly never been removed. There are no bends, warping marks or perforations on it at all so this was clearly set in the factory, and has never been removed. Also, upon lightly shaking this bulb, you hear silence. Meaning, the filament on the inside is still intact. We have not, and would not test it due to a risk of damaging such an old filament. There’s an ‘opening’ at the end of the bulb, where the light could be directed downwards which is typical of these bulbs.

The bulb appears to be in perfect condition, and the box has only VERY minor wear marks which is perfectly acceptable considering it’s made out of cardboard, and is from WW2. All original packaging is present, including the cardboard fitting stabiliser, the corrugated packing and tissue paper as well.

A lovely piece in excellent condition that will fit nicely into any Home Front collection and also mark an important aspect of the war effort.