Guess what guys, I have just purchased a Philips 175 watt clear mercury vapor lamp from 1996!

Okay guys I miss typed   the bulb is actually from 1996.

If it's an American lamp, it can't both be Philips and from 1963.  Due to Philco's trademark, Philips was unable to use their own name in the United States prior to 1981, which was the reason they original operated here under Norelco.

If it's an American lamp, it can't both be Philips and from 1963.  Due to Philco's trademark, Philips was unable to use their own name in the United States prior to 1981, which was the reason they original operated here under Norelco.

it is an American-made lamp! And it says Phillips on the package.

It'd think it'd have to be made after 1985 or 1986.  Prior to that it'd be Norelco, Westinghouse, or Philips-Westinghouse.

If it's american made then it must be newer. https://www.lighting-gallery.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=5200&pos=74&pid=158120

It'd think it'd have to be made after 1985 or 1986.  Prior to that it'd be Norelco, Westinghouse, or Philips-Westinghouse.

weird, it says September of 1963.

What's the date code (for example: A3, 6F, G4, etc.)?

I do not have the actual lamp yet. It is on its way to my house.

Made for export ? (To some other country that uses NEMA lamp types - So most likely 120V/60Hz country)

I'll be interested in seeing a picture once you get it 

I'll be interested in seeing a picture once you get it 

yes I'm very excited! I should get it next week.

It'd think it'd have to be made after 1985 or 1986.  Prior to that it'd be Norelco, Westinghouse, or Philips-Westinghouse.

Okay guys I miss typed    the bulb is actually from 1996.

Ah, that'd explain it.  I'm not sure if Philips was still using the Westinghouse Lifeguard arc tubes at that point.  Nevertheless, it should be a decent lamp.