Stop! These 1950s bulkhead lights by Coughtrie were salvaged from Fawley Power Station’s famous control room. A polished aluminium enclosure houses a bright red diffused glass lens which previously played a vital role in signalling operational faults within the power station’s turbine. 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.
Each light is supplied with a new screw (E27) lamp holder. If you would like an E27 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.
Arrived next day, beautifully packaged and perfect for my own chapel renovation!
- Kate | Powys | UK
We have often purchased from skinflint and the fittings are exactly as depicted, delivered on time & with excellent customer service.
- Doug | UK | Commercial client
Lighting is critical to any room and when it came to putting the finishing touches to our vintage kitchen, we came to skinflint - and we found exactly what we wanted.
- Estelle | London | UK
These lamps are so practical yet elegant and unique. They’ll add a lot of character to our plain kitchen. The service levels were high - responsive and helpful.
- Clara | London | UK
