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Vintage Industrial Gec WWII Naval Ship Search Light Floor Lamp, Circa1940
About the Item
A quality and rare example of a large WWII era ships search light by 20th century electrical manufactures GEC- General Electric Company. c.1940
An incredible piece of engineering, comprising of heavy cast metal with detailed bronze hardware and original concaved mirrored reflector and convexed glass lens. Completely overhauled, cleaned and the wonderful patina preserved. Can be rotated at the base and angled on a horizontal axis. Makers marks debossed to the main housing and to the base. Electrical box on base still houses the original ceramic fuses, although these have now been bypassed. The three knobs to the top of the lamp can manouvre the bulb holder into different positions.
Rewired with 2m of black round flex and BS 3-pin plug.
About the maker
The General Electric Company, often shortened to GEC, was formed in 1886 in Britain and were a powerhouse in the development, design and manufacture of electrical components including defence electronics, communications, engineering and most notably lighting for various sectors. GEC produced street lighting, flameproof (FLP) rated factory lighting, airfield lighting and even shop window display lamps branded as GecoRay. They were transformed by the outbreak of WWI and went on to produce electrical equipment used right through the war.
- Creator:General Electric Company (GEC) 1 (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Power Source:Plug-in
- Voltage:110-150v,220-240v
- Lampshade:Included
- Style:Industrial (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Rewired: Rewired with 2m of black round flex. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:
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