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Large Aircraft Hanger Lights by Holophane, circa 1940s

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Large aircraft hanger lights by Holophane, circa 1940s - Price is per light - Heavy prismatic glass diffusers - Comes with 100cm of gold twist cable - Comes with 100cm of steel suspension chain and ceiling hooks - Takes E27 fitting bulbs - Made by Holophane - Salvaged from the Vickers Aircraft factory at Brooklands and were first installed in 1946 - English, 1940s - Measures: 45cm wide x 45cm tall Holophane Holophane is a manufacturer of lighting-related products founded in 1898 in London, England. The company is a UK-based (Milton Keynes, England) and US manufacturer (based in Newark, Ohio) of lighting fixtures for commercial, industrial, outdoor, and emergency applications. The Holophane name is derived from the Greek ‘Holos’ meaning whole and ‘phanos’ meaning light. The company is noted for its glass reflector/refractor. In addition, it manufactures lenses for street lights, including General Electric, Cooper Lighting, and Lithonia Lighting. Holophane has been integral in the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America since its inception in 1906, with the first meeting being held in the headquarters. The hallmark of Holophane luminaires, or lighting fixtures, is the borosilicate glass reflector/refractor. The glass prisms provide a combination of uplight and downlight to illuminate any environment evenly without creating dark spots or glare. This ribbed glass shade/reflector, called "Holophane" or "Holophane style/type" is iconic in "vintage" style lighting, and is licensed and copied throughout the lighting industry. Condition report Fully re wired with modern electrical components, the steel frames have been re painted in a grey color close to their original color.
  • Creator:
    Holophane (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Rewired. Refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    Gloucester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3796324480082
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