Medium Base Socket Appraisal

Leviton Brass Finish Lamp Socket with Turn Knob

This is a standard incandescent lamp socket featuring a brass-finished metal shell. The central component is a light-duty electrical socket assembly with the 'LEVITON' brand name clearly embossed on the cap, indicating a mid-20th-century or later American manufacture. The socket is constructed with a threaded top for bulb insertion and a lower cap with a knurled edge that snaps onto the shell. A black plastic or phenolic turn-style paddle knob extends from the side for power control. The metal surface shows significant age-related wear, including surface tarnish, oxidation, and a dulling of the original bright brass finish. There is visible residue from a white adhesive label or tape wrapped around the body, which is peeling and discolored. The socket is attached to a polished chrome or silver-toned lamp neck, suggesting a mixed-metal assembly or a later repair. The electrical components appear to be of standard grade for residential lighting. Given the style of the turn knob and the typography of the stamp, this likely dates from the 1960s to the 1980s. The overall condition is worn, with the patina and label residue detracting from its aesthetic value, though the structure remains intact.