Vintage Reliance "Santa Lites" Christmas 15 Light C-7 Set - No. 815 - GE Bulbs

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*****OLD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS***** Vintage Reliance "Santa Lites" Christmas 15 Light C-7 Set - No. 815 GE Bulbs - Works NEXT DAY SHIPPING AFTER PAYMENT IS RECEIVED THIS COMES FROM A SMOKE-FREE HOME A LITTLE HISTORY Reliance was a trademark of the New York Merchandising Company, New York, N.Y. They were an importer and seller in Christmas lights in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Brand names they used were: XL, Kristal Star, Spark-L-Lites, The New York Merchandise Company, Radiant, and Santa Lights DESCRIPTION This is a vintage Postwar lighting outfit by Reliance called "Santa Lights". This set contains 15 C7 General Electric ceramic glazed bulbs. It is catalog number No. 815. Metal clips are used for holding the lights on tree branches. One end of the string has a connector for adding additional set. The other end had a plug which also has a place for adding another set. The protector is on the plug end. Four (4) spare bulbs are included. The set operates in parallel, which means when one bulb burns out or becomes loose, the rest stay lit. This set is in Good+ Condition. It works and all the bulbs light. The bulbs are GE ceramic glazed bulbs that will not chip or scratch. There is no evidence of any repairs. There is one clip which came off. It is still in the box. There is a "UL" tag on the cord. The cord is red and green and is flexible and not stiff. The wiring was inspected, and it is electronically safe for you to use this set for decorating. The string is original to the set. This decorative box is in Good Condition. Most of the corners were torn and repaired with clear tape. There are no other tears. The flap that flips up has a crease on each of the 2 corners. The blank side of the flap has writing on it. This was a display type box where the flap was raised. There is some surface, edge and corner wear on the lid and bottom. The insert is intact and in fair shape, weakened where the bulbs fit in. The Box is 18-1/4" x 6" x 1-1/2". Please ask questions. I may have missed describing something. Our items are packed carefully with bubble wrap and/or packing peanuts. Preserving vintage Christmas is our top priority. No reproduction pieces are used. We make vintage sets work again. This is not always possible due to shortage of vintage parts. If this happens we will sell an item "AS IS". Some items may be best for only displaying and not handling roughly, as a lot of items are delicate and damage easily. Bulbs may not be original to the set, but we try our best to use original bulbs, from the knowledge and inventory we have. Check my other items for sale. Multiple auction buys could save you $$$ with combined shipping. If there are any questions please email me. I do combine shipping on multiple auction buys when possible. /looking. 20.5 oz.PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS SERIOUS BIDDERS PLEASE.I reserve the right to cancel your bid.Buyer pays actual shipping plus a small handling fee for packing materials. Items under $50.00 will not be insured.If you request Insurance, I will add it to the shipping amount. Insurance for under $50.00 is $1.95.Items selling $50.00 or more will be insured at my expense. Payment will be by Paypal only. E-mail contact is expected within three days of auction end, and payment is expected within seven days of auction end. Please give me advance notice when you bid, if you will not be able to contact me in 3 days after the auction, or make the payment in 7 days after the auction. Thanks! SHIPPING This item will be shipped STANDARD POST MAIL through USPS within the USA. Total cost for shipping will be for 3 LBS. from zip code 17032 to your zip code. A $.50 handling fee will also be charged. Shipping + Handling in the U.S.A. will range from $7.10 to $13.27(on the west coast). PRIORITY MAIL will also be an option from $7.10 to $15.75(on the west coast). If you need help in figuring the postage before the a... read more

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