Antique Verdigris Copper Holophane Flush Mounted French Metro Bulkhead Light
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A pair of incredibly rare French Metro bulkhead lights, made by Holophane. c.1920. Originally used to illuminate the tunnels and walkways of the French Metro system, these elliptica...
Copper
Antique Verdigris Copper Holophane Flush Mounted French Metro Bulkhead Light
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A pair of incredibly rare French Metro bulkhead lights, made by Holophane. c.1920. Originally used to illuminate the tunnels and walkways of the French Metro system in and around Pa...
Copper
Antique Caged Copper Holophane Flush Mounted Bulkhead Light. c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A copper flush mounted Holophane wall/ceiling light. c.1920. Prismatic glass bowl, stamped inside Holophane, set in its original caged copper flush fitting for either wall or ceilin...
Copper
1960's German Cast Brass Circular Bulkhead Light - Bullseye Cage & Glass Shade
By FROM Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An original brass marine light, reclaimed and professionally restored. This vintage round wall light features a bullseye cage which is designed to protect the lamp holder along with ...
Brass
Antique Wardle Industrial Bulkhead Polished Bathroom Wall Light
By Arthur Wardle
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Industrial Wardle Prismalux Bulkhead Wall Light Original British industrial prismatic bulkhead light by ‘Wardle’.
Aluminum, Steel
Antique Copper French Parisian Metro Station Bulkhead Wall Sconce Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Copper Holophane French Metro Wall Bulkhead Light – Angled Originally found lighting the French Parisian Metro system, this scarcely found bulkhead wall light has a copper o...
Copper
Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
We presume this is a bulkhead light from a ship, but it may also have come from a marina.
Brass
Late Century Cast Circular Wall Light Hex Cage - Reeded Glass & Gun Metal Finish
By FROM Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
The industrial bulkhead light is a robust reclaimed industrial round wall light featuring a hexagonal cast aluminium cage and chevron reeded glass which diffuses the illumination bea...
Aluminum, Iron
Large Reclaimed Prismatic Glass Bulkhead Wall Light Fittings By Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
HOLOPHANE “WIDERLITE” PRISMATIC BULKHEAD LIGHT Former MOD Facility, Scotland 1933 Catalogue Model Large Format An original Holophane “Widerlite” prismatic bulkhead of substantial ...
Aluminum
Vintage Nautical Bulkhead Lamp in Solid Brass - Industrial Style Autent
Located in Manzano, IT
Autentica lampada a paratia (bulkhead light) di derivazione nautica, un complemento d'arredo di grande carattere che unisce la robustezza della costruzione navale a un design industr...
Brass
Brass Ships Bulkhead Ceiling Brass Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships explosion proof light. This unit has been stripped, polished, lacquered and reassembled. Kokosha, Circa 1980 with glass lens and protective brass cage.
Brass
British Late Century Cast Aluminium Bulkhead Wall Light
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This large industrial rectangular bulkhead wall light is a striking reclaimed wall lamp salvaged from an old British pub and restored by hand in our Leicestershire workshop.
Aluminum, Brass
Marine Aluminium Mini Bulkhead Wall Light with Protective Cage
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A mini vintage industrial bulkhead wall light, reclaimed from marine environments and professionally restored by Loomlight in the UK.
Aluminum
Vintage Industrial Rusted Bulkhead Wall Light with Prismatic Glass
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This beautifully hand-rusted vintage industrial bulkhead wall light features an angled prismatic glass dome, designed to deliver directional, atmospheric illumination.
Aluminum
1970's German EOW Cast Aluminium Circular Bulkhead Lamp with Reeded Glass
By EOW GDR
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A retro industrial cast aluminium bulkhead or ceiling light with diffusion glass, made in GDR by EOW in the 1970's.
Aluminum
1970's Japanese Brass Circular Wall Light with Hexagonal Cage & Glass Dome Shade
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage industrial cast brass outdoor circular bulkhead wall light with a hexagon cage. Originally marine lighting, this type of brass circular bulkhead is found on ship passagew...
Brass
1980's Japanese Industrial Bronze & Brass Flame Proof Wall Light by Morio Denki
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage industrial outdoor solid phosphor bronze flameproof bulkhead wall light by Morio Denki. Reclaimed nautical bulkhead wall lights, professionally restored by hand in UK by...
Brass, Bronze
Ship's Bulkhead Light
Located in Stamford, GB
A Revo cast iron bulkhead light with original glass shade and ceramic light fitting, circa 1940s.
Ceramic, Glass
Vintage EOW Bulkhead Light
By EOW GDR
Located in Stroud, GB
Vintage bulkhead wall lights salvaged from an industrial building in Eastern Germany. Manufactured by EOW in the communist period. Deep-profile bubbled glass domes mounted on cast...
Aluminum
Vintage Fawley Bulkhead Light
Located in Stroud, GB
A magnificent haul of imposing vintage bulkhead wall lights salvaged from Fawley Power Station, a brutalist landmark building on the gateway of The Solent. These beauties lined th...
Iron
Oval Bulkhead Sconce
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Oval sconce replica of a typical ships bulkhead light as used on ships from the 1930s through to the 1970s.
Bulkhead Lght
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Replica of a typical ships bulkhead light as used on ships from the late Victorian electric era through to the 1950s.
Salvaged Marine/Nautical Bulkhead Outdoor Wall Light Round
Located in London, GB
Salvaged Marine/Nautical bulkhead outdoor wall light round. The light has been restored, polished and rewired.
Salvaged Marine or Nautical Bulkhead Outdoor Wall Light Round
Located in London, GB
Salvaged marine or nautical bulkhead outdoor wall light round The light has been restored, polished and rewired.
Bulkhead Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Heavy brass bulkhead light with glass globe, and protective cage.
Brass Bulkhead Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Bulkhead light with explosion proof glass. Brass protective cage, fitted with a/c socket.
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H 3.15 in Dm 7.88 in
Rare Vintage Industrial Heavy Cast Brass & Holophane Glass Flush Bulkhead Light
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
INDUSTRIAL HEAVY CAST BRASS & HOLOPHANE GLASS FLUSH BULKHEAD LIGHT Industrial Heavy Cast Brass & Holophane Glass Flush Bulkhead Light Fitting, likely French or Italian circa 1940....
Brass
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H 9.06 in W 10.24 in D 12.6 in
Extra Large British Industrial Aluminium Bulkhead Light, Glass Dome & Steel Cage
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Extra large and extremely robust aluminium bulkhead lights reclaimed from super tankers built during the 1970s. Built to last in the most harsh conditions and also suitable for us...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
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H 7.49 in Dm 13.78 in
Antique French Cast Iron Opaline Glass Flush Mounted Bulkhead Light. c.1920
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual cast iron flush mounted ceiling light. French, c.1920 Constructed to a high quality from cast iron with gilt finish which blue tinted opalescent glass sections for ...
Iron
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H 14.97 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
1960s, British Made Oval Black Iron Explosion Proof Bulkhead Light-Edison Bulb
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
1960s, heavy cast iron wall light originally used in hazardous areas in factories. The pitted iron appearance gives a great patina of age; these lights are fitted with flexi filam...
Brass, Iron
Industrial Large Lacent Bulkhead Lamp c.1940
Located in London, GB
A single and oversized industrial bulkhead light by in England by Lacent. c.1940 In heavily weathered condition with remnants of multiple layers of overpainting - all sealed to pr...
Iron
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H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 5.32 in
Vintage Industrial Original Dorman 'Diolux' Bulkhead Wall Lamp c.1930
Located in London, GB
Impressive industrial bulkhead light manufactured by English company W.H.Dorman & Co. c.1930 Produced under the Diolux branding, two part alloy construction in its original preserve...
Aluminum
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H 14.97 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
Antique Holophane Industrial Bulkhead Polished Bathroom Wall Light
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Vintage Bulkhead Wall Light By Holophane – A Vintage industrial bulkhead light by ‘Holophane’.
Aluminum, Steel
Antique Maxlume Industrial Bulkhead Polished Bathroom Wall Light
By Maxlume
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Maxlume Industrial Bulkhead Polished Bathroom Wall Light An original cast steel bulkhead light manufactured by ‘Maxlume’.The light was originally used in a paint factory and...
Aluminum, Steel
1970's German Vintage Industrial Circular Brass & Glass Bulkhead by Wiska
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage industrial circular brass bulkhead light by Wiska, a German manufacturer of industrial grade fixtures & fittings.
Brass
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H 11.03 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Reclaimed MOD Cast Iron & Prismatic Glass Bulkhead Wall Lights by Holophane
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Reclaimed Heavy Industrial Flameproof Bulkhead Light Fittings By Holophane 4 Available at the time of listing Priced Individually Small and robust bulkhead lights removed from a m...
Iron
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H 11.82 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Reclaimed Industrial Prismatic Glass Bulkhead "THE WIGAN" light Fitting by Heyes
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Stunning Heavy Cast Industrial Bulkhead light by Heyes & Co Ltd A rare oversized heavy industrial bulkhead wall lights manufactured by Heyes & Company of Wigan circa 1950.
Brass, Iron
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H 9.85 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Decorative Prismatic Glass Industrial Bulkhead Wall Light by Heyes of Wigan
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large industrial bulkhead light with prismatic glass insert. Polished steel case and brass fittings with outstanding glass insert full of incredible details.
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of Red Marine Cage Lamps (set)
Located in Mortsel, BE
Designed as a "cage" or "bulkhead" light, it features a sturdy metal housing finished in a vibrant red lacquer.
Metal
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H 9.45 in W 6.89 in D 5.12 in
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron And Reeded Glass Bulkhead Lights By Gec
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
RECLAIMED INDUSTRIAL BULKHEAD LIGHT FITTINGS WITH REEDED GLASS Featured in the Everything Electrical Catalog by maker The General Electric Co Ltd.
Steel, Iron
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H 9.45 in W 6.89 in D 5.12 in
Huge Vintage Industrial Explosionproof Cast Iron Bulkhead Lights By Gec
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
RECLAIMED HEAVY INDUSTRIAL FLAMEPROOF BULKHEAD LIGHT FITTINGS. These mammoth 12kg bulkheads ooze quality!
Steel, Iron
Vintage Holophane Prismatic Glass and Chrome Flush Light Fitting
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
Small Decorative Chrome & Holophane Glass Flush Bulkhead Light A small and attractive flush light fitting that can be wall or ceiling mounted.
Chrome
Single Etched Glass Metal 'Bulkhead' Style Wall or Ceiling Light
Located in London, GB
A metal and glass wall or ceiling light. Belgium, c1930s. Patinated nickel and etched glass. Since re-wired and PAT tested. Location: London Gallery. Dimensions: ...
Nickel
2010s Round Nautical Ship Light Sconce Cast Brass with Cage Bulkhead
Located in New York, NY
2010s cast brass round nautical bulkhead ship light. Newly wired and take one medium base 60 watt incandescent bulb.
Brass
1970s Japanese Small Cast Brass and Glass 6 Bar Circular Bulkhead Wall Light
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A small vintage industrial cast bass and glass circular bulkhead wall light made circa 1970. It has a protective 6 bar cage across the domed glass which protects the LED bulb.
Brass
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