Abstract: Bracket and globe mounting apparatus including a plurality of brackets of the same shape and including cup-shaped sockets adapted to receive a carrier tube extending therebetween when one bracket engages a support post and a second bracket engages an auxiliary tubular support for a lamp globe or the like. The carrier tube is adapted to receive electric starter means therein for connection to the remaining electrical means in the lamp globe apparatus. The brackets are so shaped so that several may be positioned around the support post in abutting engagement.