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Vintage Industrial Steel Dugdills Machinist's Wall Desk Lamp Light, C.1930

About the Item

Beautifully engineered workman's lamp designed by renowned lighting manufactures Dugdills. c.1930 In un-touched, original condition - the lamp retains its factory paint throughout and even the matchstick bulbholder. Great articulating motion makes this lamp very versatile. Wall plate cast with makers name and original green enameled shade. Rewired with 2m of black twist flex and BS 3-pin plug. About the maker The company was formed in the late 19th century in Manchester by John Dugdill - an electrical engineer. Many of the lamps designed and produced by Dugdills graced workshop machinery such as lathes and illuminated workbenches in their thousands. Even so, they were made to last a lifetime of use and were designed to be beautiful. The earlier variants of Dugdills lamps feature a 'rosette' or 'cog' tightening wheel at the joint allowing the lamp to be locked into any position. Customers could request their lamps in a variety of finishes including painted, oxy-copper or nickel plated and brass.
  • Creator:
    Dugdills (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Diameter: 7.29 in (18.5 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:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Rewired: Rewired with 2m of black round flex and BS 3-pin plug. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AW-10701stDibs: LU6522238219892
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