1970s German Explosion Proof Wall Light Cast Brass, Glass Shade & Rotary Switch
By Centurion, Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid cast bronze and brass explosion proof pendant manufactured, circa 1975 made by Wiska and Centurion who are manufacturers of Ex. (explosion proof) rated fixtures, the lamp comes...
Brass, Bronze
1970s German Cast Brass Explosion Proof Wall Light Glass Shade and Rotary Switch
By Centurion, Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage Industrial solid cast bronze and brass explosion proof pendant manufactured circa 1975 by Wiska and Centurion who are manufacturers of Ex. (explosion proof) rated fixtures....
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 23.88 in W 4 in D 10 in
Antique Drop-Light Sconces with Oak Plaque Arrow Porcelain Rotary Switches, Pair
Located in Oakville, CT
Circa 1920-1925 antique American industrial metal caged trouble lights / factory wall sconces.
Metal
Midcentury O.C. White Task Lamp
By O.C. White
Located in Portland, OR
White's later style of adjustable industrial task light, with lever switch and double-layer heat-shield shade, finished in dark gray paint.
$303
H 10.24 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in
Late Century British Cast Steel, Brass & Bronze Wall Light, Cage & Glass Shade
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
British made vintage industrial cast steel wall light fixture with brass and bronze cage and glass dome. Professionally restored and rewired by hand in our workshop, these robust w...
Brass, Bronze, Steel
$404 / item
H 5.91 in Dm 9.45 in
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
$336 / item
H 8.67 in W 3.94 in D 6.7 in
1970's Dutch Industrial Rotterdam Brass 90 Degree Wall Lamp - Glass Dome & Cage
By Industria Rotterdam
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Cast brass 90 degree wall sconce by Industrial Rotterdam of Holland. These lamps made circa 1970's are robust nautical fittings with tempered glass signed 'IR' and protective cage...
Brass
$330
H 10.24 in Dm 7.09 in
Late Century Japanese Cast Brass Industrial Explosion Proof Edison Table Lamp
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Explosion proof cast brass desk lamp with braided cable and red glow switch. Retro-fitted with a red glow switch, UK plug and vintage Edison filament Lamp E27. Made in the 1980...
Brass, Bronze
$299 / item
H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in
Late Century German Cast Brass and Glass Shade Explosion Proof Pendant Light
By Wiska, Centurion
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid cast brass explosion proof pendant manufactured circa 1980. Ex. rated and reclaimed from supertankers. It has the original ceramic and brass E27 lamp holder which looks bra...
Brass, Bronze
$397 / item
H 8.67 in W 4.73 in D 8.67 in
1970's German Brass Wall Lamp with Glass Dome & Isolator Switch IP54 Edison Bulb
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This is a very stylish 90 degree wall light, sold ready for use with a 40watt E27 vintage filament bulb fitted manufactured by Wiska. Reclaimed from military vessels mainly marine...
Brass
$370 / item
H 11.03 in W 4.34 in D 5.12 in
1960's American Cast Bronze & Glass Wall Sconce with Cage by Oceanic UL
By FROM Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
The Oceanic bronze wall light is ideal for creating industrial style interiors. Vintage industrial wall fixtures reclaimed from decommissioned cargo ships and professionally restored...
Bronze
$572 / item
H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 9.06 in
Late Century Flame Proof Cast Bronze Ceiling / Wall Light, Glass Dome Brass Cage
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Kokosha flame proof cast bronze wall or ceiling light fitted with Edison squirrel cage filament bulb made in the 1990s by Kokosha - Osaka, Japan. These fixture also feature brass...
Brass, Bronze
$330 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in
1970s Italian Cast Aluminium, Brass and Glass Explosion Proof Ceiling Light
By Cortem
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Italian explosion proof ceiling light Made by Cortem a manufacturer of explosion proof electrical equipment these lights were specifically designed to light up hazardous areas with...
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$263 / item
H 11.03 in Dm 11.03 in
Late Century Iron, Brass and Glass Explosion Proof Industrial Pendant
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This excellent example of an original explosion proof lamp was salvaged from an old Japanese ship. Dated c1975, it has the original ceramic and brass E27 lamp holder which looks bran...
Brass, Iron
$350 / item
H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in
Late Century German Cast Brass & Glass Explosion Proof Pendant Light Brass Shade
By Centurion, Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed vintage industrial brass and bronze explosion proof ceiling pendant by Wiska. Originally marine lighting fixtures reclaimed from super tankers and cargo ships built in ...
Brass, Bronze
$437 / item
H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 11.82 in
1950s Japanese Industrial Cast Brass Pendant Light Conical Shade & Acrylic Dome
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Becoming more sought after and not often seen, these reclaimed original 1950's flush mount lamps have been expertly modified to pendant lights. The main body of the light is made ...
Brass
$256 / item
H 7.88 in Dm 5.52 in
1970s German Explosion Proof Wall Light Cast Bronze, Brass, Glass Shade & Cage
By Wiska, Centurion
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Solid cast bronze and brass explosion proof pendant manufactured, circa 1975. Ex. rated It has the original ceramic and brass E27 lamp holder which looks brand new, and is comple...
Brass, Bronze
$491 / item
H 5.12 in Dm 10.24 in
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
$572 / item
H 16.93 in W 11.82 in D 19.69 in
1970s Japanese Cast Brass and Copper Explosion Proof Caged Cantilever Wall Light
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An industrial brass explosion proof wall light fixture with a bespoke brass and copper cantilever arm. The lamp was originally made in Japan which was reclaimed from decommissioned ...
Brass, Copper
$431 / item
H 11.82 in W 5.12 in D 7.88 in
1970s German Explosion Proof Cast Brass and Junction Box Outdoor Wall Light
By Wiska
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A vintage industrial cast bronze and brass explosion proof pendant manufactured, circa 1975 made by Wiska and Centurion who are manufacturers of Ex. (explosion proof) rated fixtures....
Brass
$1,212 / item
H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Polished Aluminium Brass & Glass Edison Flameproof Strip Light
By Daeyang
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's with highly polished finish. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels t...
Aluminum, Brass
$675 / item
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 in
Late Century Japanese Industrial Flameproof Cast Bronze and Glass Cage Pandant
By Kokosha
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Vintage Industrial Japanese flameproof cast bronze ceiling light fitted with Edison squirrel cage filament bulb made in the 1990s by Kokosha - Osaka, Japan. These fixtures also featu...
Brass, Bronze
$2,667 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Brass & Glass Flameproof Tube Light with Shades & Edison Lamps
By Daeyang, Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
The brass industrial strip light is a vintage flameproof ceiling light manufactured c1970 by South Korean company Daeyang. Originally this nautical ceiling light was found in the eng...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
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