Nixie tubes were originally developed in 1952 as the precursor to the computer monitor. The name “Numerical Indicator experimental: NIX-i” was first a working acronym belonging to the Burroughs company but became the common name for these readouts. From the early 1950’s to the 1970’s Nixie tubes were the dominant display service. Later they were supplanted by LED displays and are quite rare now.

BDDW known for there handmade American style furniture makes beautiful and interesting items with these rare displays.

Left – Nixie desk clock, Silver Plated Bronze Exterior with Digital Nixie Tubes
Right – Bronze nixie Grandfather clock – Bronze or Wood Exterior with Digital Nixie Tubes

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