Reference 22_3570

Caged WWII bunker lights by G.E.C

Era: 1940s Origin: UK

These 1940s imposing wall lights by G.E.C once illuminated WWII munitions bunkers in R.A.F airfields in Lincolnshire, UK. Industrial by design and built to withstand extreme environments, each enclosure features a prismatic glass lens protected by a caged exterior. An oxidised treatment to the steel enclosure reveals deep russet tones and a rich patina, highlighting manufacturer’s markings. A great addition to bars, restaurants, shops and galleries.

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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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Restoration

Each original vintage light in our oxide collection has been restored to ensure their authentic heritage and deep russet tones shine on. The lights feature an interesting array of rich patinas, with surfaces and specially treated steel or iron enclosures sealed in our workshop to prevent further ageing.

Detail of caged WW2 bunker lights by GEC

Product details

Supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder. If you require an E26 lamp holder (for use in the USA) please just let us know. Suitable for use as both wall and ceiling fittings.

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180 (projection) mm
19 kg
530 mm
210 mm
Oxide | Clear | Black

Supplied tested to BS EN60598. IP20 for internal use only. All dimensions and weights are approximate.

Manufacturer: G.E.C

Established in London, in 1886 the General Electric Company were to become the largest electrical manufacturing organisation in the British Empire and lived up to their description of ‘Manufacturers of everything electrical’ throughout their 100 year history. During the mass industrialisation of the 1950s, GEC were often the supplier of choice for lighting the factories, workshops and mills of Britain with their huge range of light fixtures for every application.

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Lights for life

As well as offering a lifetime guarantee that includes repairs, our Full Circle buy-back scheme gives you the opportunity to trade-in your skinflint lights. It keeps vintage lights in use forever - helping you and our planet.

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Shipping

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Applications

Where our lights can be used internally and externally, including bathrooms and IP ratings.

Certifications

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