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Lancs Lad · 13th Jul 2019, 2:51 pm

This plug came attached to a single trailing socket extension lead, bought new in the 1970s (probably from Woolworths) I seem to remember it was purchased for use with Christmas fairy lights.

It's the same style and shape as the popular WG plugs that Woolies used to sell, but those initials don't appear on this one. The top of the lid has a dimpled, textured surface, but the sides are smooth.

Also, it's the only rewireable plug I have ever seen with silver coloured pins!

The coating has rubbed off in places, and the brass is visible underneath, but it has always struck me as being an unusual plug.

It's approaching 43 years old now, but still in fairly regular use (not on an extension lead any more though)

13th Jul 2019, 2:51 pm	#4
Lancs Lad Heptode Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire, UK. Posts: 729	Re: Chrome plated plug pins. This plug came attached to a single trailing socket extension lead, bought new in the 1970s (probably from Woolworths) I seem to remember it was purchased for use with Christmas fairy lights. It's the same style and shape as the popular WG plugs that Woolies used to sell, but those initials don't appear on this one. The top of the lid has a dimpled, textured surface, but the sides are smooth. Also, it's the only rewireable plug I have ever seen with silver coloured pins! The coating has rubbed off in places, and the brass is visible underneath, but it has always struck me as being an unusual plug. It's approaching 43 years old now, but still in fairly regular use (not on an extension lead any more though) Attached Thumbnails __________________ Best Regards, Peter.