Lights and Lamps for Stamp Collecting

SAFE Philalux 3 - New & Improved. Large 3x magnifier 135mm x 65mm. Power On/Magnetism Indicator Light for banknotes. Function Buttons for Longwave ultraviolet light, Shortwave ultraviolet light, Lightbox and Magnetism Tester . Magnetism sensor for US & World (not UK) banknote testing. Rub the magnetic thread or area printed with magnetic ink across the sensor. A genuine banknote will cause the power lighto change from red to green and a 'Di-Di' noise to be genereated. 2 tubes under removable top: Shortwave UV lamp 266nm with phosphor filter (for identifying phosphor bands and 'all over'phosphor on Great Britain stamps) and Longwave UV lamp 365nm(for identifying fluorescent paper, inks, forgeries and repairs). Helps check authenticity of coins, banknotes, certificates, minerals, artwork etc, including security marks on Bank of England 20 pound notes. Lightbox with large under-lit viewing area (from 7 watt white light lamp) for the investigation of paper construction, inks, watermarks etc. Round 22mm 12x magnifier. Power inlet (supply voltage 220V 50Hz). On/Off switch.

The SG Deluxe Dual Ultraviolet Lamp is both short wave and long wave meaning it detects both phosphor and fluorescence on stamps - it's the only UV lamp you need.

Can be used in daylight - it’s the only philatelic UV lamp that you don’t need to shut yourself in a darkened room to use

Easy to use – a simple push switch saves battery life

Powerful bulb gives a much stronger reaction than most philatelic UV lamps

Designed to be completely safe on the eyes, with a protective cover

Robust, sturdy, handheld, light and portable

The bulb has a life of 50,000 hours – vastly superior to other models

The eyepiece features a high quality lens for accurate viewing

Broad spectrum light (from 254mm to 365mm) allows a wide range of phosphors and flaws to be detected

Designed to make ‘sweeping’ easier – saving hours of hard work as you can look at several stamps in one sweep

Magnifier eyepiece allows detailed inspection of your stamps

"I have to admit that I’m not always too keen on what they like to call ‘embracing new technology’ ...However, now and again something comes along that I feel I just have to have" - Hugh Jefferies, Stanley Gibbons Catalogue Editor.

The presence or absence of phosphor can be a significant feature in assessing the value of a stamp, so having a lamp of
your own and knowing how to use it can be a valuable asset in building up a good collection.

There are a number of lamps on the market, but, to be honest, none that we would be prepared to put the Stanley Gibbons
name on – so we set about developing one ourselves. To do that we looked at what was wrong with all the others and tried
to right those wrongs.

"Terrific...I was able to find the phosphor number of FH14 which I had not found with a standard mains UV lamp. The new SG UV lamp has paid for itself in finding one booklet alone catalogued more than the purchase cost in going through booklets that I had catalogued as p-. Together with the Pro10 I was able to record the phosphor, something I have been unable to do before." - Graham Stirling, very happy customer.

Some lamps may be cheap but they are potentially damaging to the eyes if looked at for a prolonged period – added to which an exposed bulb was susceptible to damage and could require regular replacement.

Other lamps required mains electricity, which was not handy for use away from home and, above all, many had a tricky on-off switch which made them difficult to use. Of course the main problem with most ultraviolet lamps is that they are fine for night-time use, but pretty useless in daylight – which means you cannot use them effectively at stamp fairs, club meetings or shops.

Telescopic rechargeable table lamp. 100,000 hours LED life time. Can work with both AC power & standard AA batteries. Provides three lighting options. Can adjust lighting height & angle. (ACC07)

A self standing 16w daylight lamp with round glass lens, flexible arm joint & inbuilt storage slots in base.
Features:
• 16 watt circular energy saving tube (LC8098/T)
• Shadow free light with no heat emission
• Ergonomic design with storage slots in base
• Quality 125mm (5") lens, 3 dioptre (1.75x mag.)
• Unique arm joint for close-up work at table level
• Suitable for mobile use
• Cable length 1.5m

A self standing 22 watt daylight lamp with a wide glass lens and unique arm joint for exta close-up work at table level.

22 watt energy saving tube

Shadow free light with low heat emission

Ergonomic design with table base & lens cap

Quality 175 x 108mm (7"x 4.32") lens, 3 dioptre (1.75 x mag)

Built-in close up lens 12 dipotre (4 x mag)

Upright height 18" (45cm)

Suitable for mobile use

Cable length 1.5m (ACC07)

The closest thing to daylight without sunshine. View true colours and intricate details of your stamps and coins with this versatile, compact lamp that features full spectrum lighting.

Made specifically for taking the guesswork out of your colour matching problems, this mains operated lamp is an absolute necessity for any specialist collector.

A self standing 12 watt daylight lamp with a round glass lens and versatilee swivel head, ideal for intricate work.

12 watt circular energy saving tube

Shadow free light with low heat emission

Ergonomic design with table base & lens cap

Quality 100mm (4") lens, 3 dioptre (1.75 x mag)

Built-in close up lens 12 dipotre (4 x mag)

Upright height 15" (37.5cm)

Suitable for mobile use

Cable length 1.5m

This headband magnifier features a triple LED light. The combination of the bright white light provided, together with the power of the lenses ensures even greater clarity. The magnetic based LED light assembly can be removed from the headband and used remotely. (ACC07) (Please note it may take up to 28 days for delivery of this item. If you have any queries, please contact us on +44 1425 472363).