Industrial Enamelled Pendant Lamp from Benjamin, 1950s

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1950’s industrial benjamin enamelled pendant lamps 16 inch – pair. Benjamin was arguably the market leader in industrial lighting in … Read more 1950’s industrial benjamin enamelled pendant lamps 16 inch – pair. Benjamin was arguably the market leader in industrial lighting in the 1930’s through to 1960’s. Their main market was providing tough enamelled lamps to large factories. These lamps came from the eastleigh train yards on the south coast. The eastleigh yard opened in 1891 and has an illustrious history including producing parts for blenheim bombers and horsa gliders for d-day. Made from spun and enamelled steel the lamps were covered in paint, grease and dirt which was removed to reveal lamps in exceptional original condition. Each lamp has been cleaned and restored and all electrical components have been removed and replaced with modern european ce standard components to bs en 60598. Each lamp is individually tested and labelled to bs en 60598. Included: each lamp comes completely wired and ready to install including; 2 metres of wire for hanging the lamps, 2 metres of black silk covered electrical cable and a ceiling hook as shown. The lamp is fitted with a standard e27 threaded lamp holder for which a wide range of modern and vintage style filament bulbs are widely available. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



issues arising from misattribution,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. See less