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. In most such cases, the redesigned version had 100 added to its model number; for example, Glitter-lites were renumbered from 1251 to 1351.
20
Bauble Lights
Internally-lit translucent coloured plastic baubles.
Model unknown.
No 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
Version 1
Multi-coloured one-piece candles with matching bulbs.
Model 1258.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Candle Lights
Version 2
White plastic clip-on candles with large coloured bulbs.
Model 1332.
No shades. Screw-in lamp 266.
35
Candle-lights
Multi-coloured one-piece candles with matching bulbs.
Model unknown.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
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.
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 unknown.
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 unknown.
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 unknown.
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.
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
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
Version 1
Wide, lace-pattern petal shades.
Model 1277.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Gleam Lights
Version 2
Small cylindrical lanterns with wedge-shaped band.
Model 1322.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Glitterlites
Version 1
Wide flower shapes with a silver glitter rim.
Model 1251.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Glitter Lights
Version 2
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.
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
Version 1
Compact chunky shade with ribbed edging.
Model 1253.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Jewel Lights
Version 2
Compact chunky shade with ribbed edging.
Model 1353.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Jewel-lites
Version 1
Compact chunky shade with ribbed edging.
Model 1254.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
35
Jewel Lights
Version 2
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.
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 1330.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Merrylites
Version 1
Small, straight-sided petal-style shades.
Model 1242.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Merry Lights
Version 2
Small, straight-sided petal-style shades.
Model 1342.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Merrylites
Version 1
Small, straight-sided petal-style shades.
Model 1243.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
35
Merry Lights
Version 2
Small, straight-sided petal-style shades.
Model 1343.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
20
Mini Bells
Version 1
Miniature bells with a dimpled surface.
Model 1287.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Mini Bells
Version 2
Miniature bells with a dimpled surface.
Model 1387.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Mini Bells
Version 1
Miniature bells with a dimpled surface.
Model 1288.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
35
Mini Bells
Version 2
Miniature bells with a dimpled surface.
Model 1388.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
20
Mini Crystals
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 lights with multi-coloured lamps.
Model 1220.
No shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Mini Lights
Simple unshaded lights with multi-coloured lamps.
Model 1235.
No shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
20
Noel Lanterns
Small cylindrical one-piece lanterns.
Model 1324.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
12
Noël-Lites
Large, tapered lanterns with gold edging.
Model 1289.
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.
No shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Rainbowlites
Version 1
Tall, narrow cylinders with a central bobbled band.
Model 1279.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Rainbow Lights
Version 2
Four coloured discs around a translucent white cylinder.
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
Version 1
Unshaded lights with santa figures attached.
Model 1238.
No shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Santa Lights
Version 2
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
Version 1
Small, inwardly-tapering shades with a bobbled texture.
Model 1307.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Sparkle Lights
Version 2
Small, inwardly-tapering shades with a bobbled texture.
Model 1397.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Starlights
Version 1
Spiky 16-pointed stars with a central bulb.
Model 1292.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
20
Starlights
Version 2
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.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Treasure Lights
Open bell-shaped shades with decorative edges.
Model 1237.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
20
Tree Lights
Tulip-shaped flower petal shades with push-in bulbs.
Model unknown.
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.
Detachable shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
30
Twinkling Stars
Randomly twinkling bulbs with open star surrounds.
Model 1246.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp.
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.
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.
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.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 242.
35
Yule Lights
Triple-tiered lantern shades with ribbed finish.
Model 1272.
Integral shades. Screw-in lamp 243.
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