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Industrial pendants by Cryselco

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Industrial pendant by Cryselco
Reference 16_2678

Industrial pendants by Cryselco

Era: 1950s Origin: UK

Vintage British pendant lighting manufactured by Cryselco, salvaged from an electrical substation in the industrial heartland of the UK's Northwest. Featuring a vitreous enamelled steel shade with a sleek profile and a refined polished aluminium gallery. Perfect for downlighting in living rooms, kitchens and commercial projects. 

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Industrial pendants by Cryselco
Industrial pendants by Cryselco
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Origin: UK

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.

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Life style shot of an industrial pendant by Cryselco

Restoration

Where possible we retain the original finish of a light in authentic testament to its history and heritage. However, sometimes leaving a surface as we find it just isn’t possible. Some lights made from non-ferrous metals, such as aluminium, arrive so severely degraded that their outer layers need to be removed before allowing any further surface treatment to be applied.

Wire suspension accessories

Product details

Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder, 2mtrs of suspension wire, elephant grey braided cable and a ceiling mounting plate. (If you would prefer another colour cable, chain suspension or an E26 lamp holder for use in the USA, please just ask).

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355 mm
320 mm
1.4 kg
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Grey | White (internal)

Supplied tested to BS EN60598. Converted for use in the US and worldwide. IP20 for internal use only.

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Manufacturer: Cryselco

The Crystal Electric Lighting Company (Crysleco) was founded in 1895 and based at the Kempston Works in Bedford. Originally established to manufacture Carbon and tungsten filament lamps. The company was privatised in 1898 and by the 1960s they were employing over 600 workers, by this time they'd expanded to manufacture electric light fittings with the first recorded mention of the Cryselco lamp shade appearing in 1961. In the late 1980s the company moved to new premises at 274 Ampthill Road, Bedford and after over 120 years of trading the company ceased operations in 2016.

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An absolutely beautiful light. Arrived promptly and immaculately packaged. Very efficient service, I am extremely pleased with my purchase. Many thanks.

- Jo | Essex | UK

Commendable service

We have often purchased from skinflint and the fittings are exactly as depicted, delivered on time & with excellent customer service.

- Doug | UK | Commercial client