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Munitions store lights (V1)

Era: 1950s Origin: UK

Classic British pendants originally manufactured by Heyes. The lights were once installed in the magazines at a mine in Fife, Scotland. Due to the volatile contents in the stores (explosives and detonators) the lights were required to be flameproof and sealed to prevent any risk of escaping sparks.

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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 light has been sensitively refurbished and brought back to life by our team. The degraded surface has been removed, and the cast steel enclosure has been highlighting a lovely surface patina. All the original elements of the light have been retained including the vitreous enamelled shade, lacquered steel cage and the original flameproof glass, all emphasising the age and character of the light.

Product details

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

Diameter: 350 mm
Length: n/a mm
Height: 460 mm
Width: n/a mm
Weight: 6.4 kg
Colour: Green | Silver
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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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Manufacturer: Heyes

We can't be certain of the exact origins of Heyes and Co. of Water Heyes Electrical Works, Wigan, but we think the company was established in the early part of the 20th century with the first records we’ve uncovered being dated 1922. For over 50 years Heyes specialised in the design and manufacture of industrial and explosion proof lighting intended for use in extreme locations such as oil refineries and the mining industry. Then, in 1986 the company was acquired by Petrel Ltd and the Heyes name disappeared.

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

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