Peak production
A huge range of different Christmas lighting sets was produced from the 1960s onwards using miniature screw-in bulbs and moulded plastic shades. Some were in production for only a short period, while others were in production right through the 1970s, the 1980s and into the 1990s.
Some of the early models were redesigned during their lifetime, changing from shades with integral lampholders to versions where the shade was detachable and could be replaced or removed for maintenance.
20
Alpine Bells
Chunky translucent cow bell shapes.
Model 1306. More...
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Bauble Lights
Internally-lit translucent coloured plastic baubles.
Model 1335.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Butterfly Lights
Translucent plastic butterflies with central bulb.
Model 1233.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Candle-lights
Multi-coloured one-piece candles with matching bulbs.
Model 1258. More...
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Candle-lights
Multi-coloured one-piece candles with matching bulbs.
Model 1259. More...
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
20
Candle Lights
White plastic clip-on candles with large coloured bulbs.
Model 1332.
No shades. Screw-in lamp 266.
20
Carnival Lanterns
Mid-sized translucent lanterns with bobbled texture.
Model 1296.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Celebration Lights
Balloon-shaped lanterns with relief pattern.
Model 1326. More...
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Christmas Gems
Miniature cup-shaped shades with cut-glass texture.
Model 1349.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Christmas Lanterns
Segmented circular lanterns.
Model 1321.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Christmas Stars
Chunky five-pointed internally-illuminated stars.
Model 1333.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Cinderella Lights
Mixture of lanterns and carriages from sets 1282 and 1294.
Model 1298.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Cone Lights
Large, olive-shaped bulbs in close-fitting green holders.
Model 1320.
No shades. Screw-in lamp 265.
20
Crystal Bells
Chunky clear plastic bell shapes with coloured bulbs.
Model 1339.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Crystal Chandeliers
Clear plastic latticed spheres with clear lamps.
Model 1327.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Crystal Lanterns
Hourglass-shaped cylinders with cut-glass pattern.
Model 1273.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Crystal Lights
Chunky clear plastic shades with coloured bulbs.
Model 1232.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Crystal Outdoor Lights
Large, clear olive-shaped bulbs for outdoor use.
Model 1346.
Clear lamps. No shades. Screw-in lamp 267.
20
Dreamlights
Large, flat, floral-style shades.
Model 1314.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Electronic Lights
Battery powered chasing-effect LEDs.
Model 1352.
No shades. Non-replaceable LED lamps.
30
Electronic Lights
Battery powered chasing-effect LEDs.
Model 1366.
No shades. Non-replaceable LED lamps.
20
Fairy Candles
Multi-coloured plastic candles with matching bulbs and red candle-holder bases.
Model 1281.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
12
Fairy Coach Lights
Golden, wheeled carriages with a coloured insert.
Model 1282. More...
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 241.
20
Fairy Chandeliers
Three-tiered coloured plastic chandeliers.
Model 1280.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Fairy Diamonds
Diamond-shaped lanterns with criss-cross relief pattern.
Model 1286.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Fairy Ring
Tree-top star with white surround containing 20 coloured lights.
Model 1290.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Fairytale Lights
Broad flower-style shades.
Model 1329.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Fantasy Lights
Coloured plastic decorations with two fibre-optic sprays.
Model 1312.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Festive Lanterns
Version 1
Short drum-shaped lanterns with reeded sides.
Model 1304.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Festive Lanterns
Version 2
Bright plastic lanterns with ornamental band.
Model 1313.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
12
Fiesta-lites
Spherical shades formed of multiple coloured jewels with gold trim.
Model 1278.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 241.
20
Floralites
Detailed plastic Chrysanthemums containing a bulb.
Model 1244. Sold under 'Dazlite' brand.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Frosty Lights
Closed oval shades with a frosted sugar-crystal finish.
Model 1315. More...
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Gemlites
Small spherical shades with a ridged finish.
Model unknown.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Gleam-lites
Early design
Wide, lace-pattern petal shades.
Model 1277.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Gleam Lights
Later design
Small cylindrical lanterns with wedge-shaped band.
Model 1322.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Glitterlites
Early design
Wide flower shapes with a silver glitter rim.
Model 1251.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Glitter Lights
Later design
Wide flower shapes with a silver glitter rim.
Model 1351.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Golden Lanterns
Tapered four-sided lanterns with gold edging.
Model 1256.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Harlequin Lights
Large enclosed hanging bulbs with moulded decoration.
Model 1284. More...
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Holly Lights
Compact and chunky flower-style shades.
Model 1340.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Holly Lights
Compact and chunky flower-style shades.
Model 1341.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
20
Jewel-lites
Early design
Compact chunky shade with ribbed edging.
Model 1253.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Jewel Lights
Later design
Compact chunky shade with ribbed edging.
Model 1353.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Jewel-lites
Early design
Compact chunky shade with ribbed edging.
Model 1254.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
35
Jewel Lights
Later design
Compact chunky shade with ribbed edging.
Model 1354.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
20
Jingle Bells
Feathered, tiered bell-shape shades.
Model 1231.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Lanternlites
Squat, cylindrical, lidded lanterns in single colour plastic.
Model 1274. More...
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Lily Lites
Plastic lillies in five different colours.
Model 1252.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
London Lights
Mixture of small and large lanterns from sets 1289 and 1294.
Model 1299.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Magic Lanterns
Bright plastic spheres with vertical fins.
Model 1310.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Merrylites
Early design
Small, straight-sided petal-style shades.
Model 1242. Also sold under 'Dazlite' brand.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Merry Lights
Later design
Small, straight-sided petal-style shades.
Model 1342.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Merrylites
Early design
Small, straight-sided petal-style shades.
Model 1243.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
35
Merry Lights
Later design
Small, straight-sided petal-style shades.
Model 1343.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
20
Mini Bells
Early design
Miniature bells with a dimpled surface.
Model 1287.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Mini Bells
Later design
Miniature bells with a dimpled surface.
Model 1387.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Mini Bells
Early design
Miniature bells with a dimpled surface.
Model 1288.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
35
Mini Bells
Later design
Miniature bells with a dimpled surface.
Model 1388.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
20
Mini Crystals
Early design
Clear unshaded lights with screw-in lamps.
Model 1337.
Clear lamps. No shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Mini Crystals
Later design
Clear unshaded lights with push-in lamps.
Model 1202.
Clear lamps. No shades. Push-in lamp 271.
35
Mini Crystals
Clear unshaded lights with screw-in lamps.
Model 1338.
Clear lamps. No shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
20
Mini Lanterns
Traditional miniature windowed lanterns.
Model 1294. More...
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Mini Lights
Simple unshaded bulbs. Multi-coloured and single-colour versions produced.
Model 1220.
No shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Mini Lights
Simple unshaded lights with multi-coloured bulbs.
Model 1235.
No shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
70
Mini Lights
Simple unshaded lights with multi-coloured bulbs.
Model 1270?
No shades. Screw-in lamp 244.
20
Noel Lanterns
Small cylindrical one-piece lanterns.
Model 1324.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Noël Lights
Abstract winged angel shapes.
Model unknown.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
12
Noël-Lites
Large, tapered lanterns with gold edging.
Model 1289. More...
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 241.
20
Old English Lanterns
Six-sided lanterns with ribbed texture and zig-zag ends.
Model 1309.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Optima Lights
Coloured plastic decorations with a single illuminated fibre-optic spray.
Model 1308.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Outdoor Decoration Set
Large, coloured olive-shaped bulbs for outdoor use.
Model 1336.
No shades. Screw-in lamp 267.
20
Pageant Lights
Coloured plastic heraldic shields with a gold surround.
Model unknown.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Party Lanterns
Multi-colour slatted lanterns with illuminated translucent white core.
Model unknown.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Party Lights
Tulip-style shades with individual petals.
Model 1328.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Pastel Lights
Six-sided tapering shades in clear ribbed plastic.
Model 1347.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Pierrots and Snowmen
Unshaded lights with snowman and clown figures attached.
Model 1239. Also sold under 'Dazlite' brand.
No shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Plastic Roses
Detailed plastic flowers containing a bulb.
Model 1245. Sold under 'Dazlite' brand.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Rainbowlites
Tall, narrow cylinders with a central bobbled band.
Model 1279.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Rainbow Lights
Coloured discs around a translucent white core. Later packaged as 'Christmas Rainbows'.
Model 1303.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Regency Lights
Tapered square lanterns with a cut-glass pattern.
Model 1234.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Santalights
Unshaded lights with santa figures attached.
Model 1238.
No shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Santa Lights
Coloured drum-shape lanterns with a central silver and star-patterned band.
Model 1316.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Shimmer Lights
Disc-shaped shades with a spiral grooved texture.
Model 1297.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Sleighbells
Large traditionally-shaped translucent bells with ribbed finish.
Model 1317.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Snow Bells
Large pastel-coloured bells with cut-out pattern.
Model 1283.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Snow Lanterns
Tapered gilt-edged shades in the style of a carrying lantern.
Model 1345.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
12
Snowflakes
Flat multi-pointed stars with contrasting central jewel.
Model 1276.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 241.
20
Sparkle Lights
Early design
Small, inwardly-tapering shades with a bobbled texture.
Model 1307.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Sparkle Lights
Later design
Small, inwardly-tapering shades with a bobbled texture.
Model 1397.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Starlights
Early design
Spiky 16-pointed stars with a central bulb.
Model 1292.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Starlights
Later design
Spiky 16-pointed stars with a central bulb.
Model 1392.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Treasure Lights
Open bell-shaped shades with decorative edges.
Model 1236. More...
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Treasure Lights
Open bell-shaped shades with decorative edges.
Model 1237. More...
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
20
Tree Lights
Multi-coloured unshaded lights with push-in bulbs.
Model 1355.
No shades. Push-in lamp 271.
20
Tree Lights
Tulip-shaped flower petal shades with push-in bulbs.
Model 1357?
Detachable shades. Push-in lamp 271.
40
Tree Lights
Tulip-shaped flower petal shades with push-in bulbs.
Model 1358.
Detachable shades. Push-in lamp 272.
20
Tutti Frutti Lights
Twenty different shades taken from various other sets.
Model 1359. More...
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
30
Twinkle Gems
Large enclosed globe-shape lanterns with randomly flashing bulbs.
Model 1266.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 314 / 368.
30
Twinkling Stars
Open star surrounds with randomly flashing bulbs.
Model 1246.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 314 / 368.
20
Victorian Lanterns
Cylindrical coloured lanterns with gold top and base.
Model 1325.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
12
Village Lights
Rubber houses in various pastel shades.
Model 1295. More...
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 241.
20
Winter Gems
Chunky lanterns with a triangular cross-section.
Model 1257.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Winterlights
Oval shades with a crackled finish.
Model 1323.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
12
Wonderlites
Version 1
Tinsel-filled translucent plastic lanterns in various colours.
Model 1285.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 241.
20
Wonder Lights
Version 2
Abstract single-piece flower shapes with blobbed edges.
Model unknown.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Wonder Lights
Version 3
Coloured plastic drum-shape shades crossed with diagonal bands.
Model unknown.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Wonder Lights
Version 4
Miniature ripple-sided shades with small projecting fins.
Model 1331.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Woodland Lanterns
Boxy single-colour lanterns with a textured finish.
Model 1305.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Yule Lights
Triple-tiered lantern shades with ribbed finish.
Model 1271. More...
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Yule Lights
Triple-tiered lantern shades with ribbed finish.
Model 1272. More...
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
Accessories and related products
Other Pifco products related to the Christmas lighting range including flasher units and decorating kits.
Flasher Unit
Electronic flasher for screw-in sets of 20 and 35 lights.
Model 1372.
Flasher Unit
Electronic flasher for push-in sets of 20 and 40 lights.
Model 1373.
Christmas Tree Decoration Kit
Decoration pack of 12 baubles, tinsel and a set of 20 Mini Lights.
Model 1348.
Incorporating light set model 1220.
Gold Collection
Decoration pack of four gold decorations and a set of 20 Mini Lights with gold bulbs.
Model 1361.
Incorporating light set model 1220.
See also: Pifco light sets listed by model number.
Can you help complete the archive...?
Do you know the model number for any of these sets:
- 20 Gemlites - 1950s/1960s
- 20 Noel Lights - coloured abstract angels
- 20 Pageant Lights
- 20 Party Lanterns
- 20 Tree Lights - push-in lights with petal shades
- 20 Wonderlights - abstract flower version
- 20 Wonderlights - cross-cut cylinder version
- 70 Mini Lights
Have you got photos and/or a model number for these:
- 20 Festive Lights
- 20 Vintage Lanterns
- 40 Tree Lights - unshaded, push-in lights
Any details available about the above, along with photos and information about any other sets missing from the list above are all very welcome. Drop me a line!