Beware! These 1950s bulkhead lights by Coughtrie were salvaged from Fawley Power Station’s famous control room. A polished aluminium enclosure houses a blue diffused glass lens which previously played a key role in alerting the team to any operational issues within the power station’s turbine hall. Great for making a statement on walls or ceilings in bars, restaurants and cafes.
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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These bulkheads are part of a haul of varying vintage lights from the iconic - and now sadly demolished - Fawley Power Station in Hampshire, UK. As part of our research investigating each light’s history, our team delved into our internal archive and found these particular bulkheads in an 1954 original manufacturer’s catalogue by Coughtrie. It means we can accurately date these fittings and ensure their restoration is true to the original design.
The light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder. (If you would like an E26 lamp holder for use in the USA, please just ask). Suitable for use as both a wall and ceiling fitting.
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Supplied tested to BS EN60598. Converted for use in the US and worldwide. IP20 for internal use only.
Established in 1941 on Montrose Avenue, Hillington Estate, Glasgow, Scotland, Coughtrie is one of the few companies from this period still in operation. Their name continues to be associated with reliable industrial wall or ceiling mounted bulkhead fittings. Over the years we have salvaged many beautiful lights made by Coughtrie, with their classic castings; lights that have in most cases, outlasted the buildings for which they were originally designed.
View all Coughtrie LightsAs 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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Why we recommend using energy-saving LED light bulbs in all of our vintage lights.
Where our lights can be used internally and externally, including bathrooms and IP ratings.
Our UK Lighting Industry Association (LIA), British Standards and UL certifications.
An absolutely beautiful light. Arrived promptly and immaculately packaged. Very efficient service, I am extremely pleased with my purchase. Many thanks.
- Jo | Essex | UK
I've been admiring your lights for a while and the great work you guys do bringing them back to life... My Eastern Bloc LED light is now up and it's beautiful. Thanks for restoring such beautiful lights.
- John | Kerry | Ireland
Many thanks for your help. Paying customs was easy and arrival of shipment only took a few days. You made this transaction go so quickly and smoothly, I appreciate it.
- Leslie | Florida | US
Thank you skinflint for allowing me to add character to my espresso bar and work desk space! And thanks as well for the fabulous customer service.
- Nicholas | Colorado | US
