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Vintage Czech opaline globes (V1)

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Vintage Czech opaline globes (V1)

Era: 1950s Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

A large run of opaline pendants born in communist-era Prague. The original hand-blown opaline glass globe produces an ambient and even glow when lit. Perfect for creating ambience in dining and living rooms, and above bars. Complete with their original brown Bakelite galleries, white galleries can be supplied if preferred. A smaller version is available here.

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Origin: Czechoslovakia (former)

Much of the lighting we salvage and restore from the former Eastern Bloc was produced in the manufacturing powerhouses of former Czechoslovakia. Under Communist rule the same design was often manufactured in three scaled versions to cater for varying bulb wattage. The country is also famed for its beautiful glassware, with both wall and ceiling opaline glass lights often being used in public and residential settings, such as housing blocks and schools.

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Restoration

Over 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.

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Product details

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

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300 mm
440 mm
2.3 kg
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Supplied tested to BS EN60598. Converted for use in the US and worldwide. IP20 for internal use only.

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A quick word from our customers

Wonderfully restored

Their product is invariably beautiful and wonderfully restored. To have lights that have seen so much and then get a second life is inspiring in many ways.

- Matthew | London | 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

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Thank you for the great service with the lights. I am thrilled with them.

- Vanessa | London | UK

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Amazing! We are so so happy with our lights, they are beautiful, and we are so happy to have discovered you.

- Kim | Suffolk | UK