English Opaline tulip lights. Circa 1950 (L)
Era: 1950s Origin: UKLarge opaline tulip lights salvaged from a Church to the East of England with original polished brass monks caps and short stem stanchions.
Large opaline tulip lights salvaged from a Church to the East of England with original polished brass monks caps and short stem stanchions.
Lighting design in the UK benefitted from a free market. Different companies were working at the same time, designing and producing similar products for the same market. Often with only slight differences in their style, they constantly upgraded and improved their original designs. The products we salvage come from the old industrial heartland of England. This area of the UK was once the boiler room of the British economy - from the potteries of Stoke, through the engineering works of Birmingham, to the wool, textile and cotton mills of Oldham and Manchester.
View all lights from UKOver the years, we’ve restored thousands of lights that would otherwise have become scrap - examining, refurbishing and updating one part at a time. But we don’t only piece together the light’s components. We take the time to investigate its history, studying old catalogues for clues and assembling the whole story.
Supplied with new bayonet (B22) lamp holders, 2mtrs of brass chain, traditional old gold braided cable and ceiling mounting plate.
Diameter:
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300 (Widest) mm |
Supplied tested to BS EN60598. Converted for use in the US and worldwide. IP20 for internal use only.
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Where our lights can be used internally and externally, including bathrooms and IP ratings.
Beautiful lights, very pleased with the quality. Excellent service overall from skinflint.
- Miriam | Hampshire | UK
Arrived next day, beautifully packaged and perfect for my own chapel renovation!
- Kate | Powys | UK
Fantastic light and flex... We will be back for more! Service was unimprovable.
- Gareth | Northamptonshire | UK
The light works well because the industrial style and it complements the exposed brick walls and stone worktops in the kitchen.
- Charles | London | UK