British Disney Christmas tree lights

Here are two different sets of lights manufactured in Britain by the Thomson-Houston Company.

First up is the Pinocchio set, which was made in 1939. While the gummed decals used on the shades appear to be the same as the ones issued in the Pinocchio light set by NOMA in the United States, the art on the box is lacking - Pinocchio looks a bit off, as does Jiminy Cricket.



Next up is the Fantasia set. This set was manufactured in 1940.

You can always tell when the lampshades have been used. When illuminated, the heat from the bulb turns the glue on the decal a brownish color.

I don't own either of these sets.