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Britains fast, competitive industrial lighting sector in the mid-20th century means there are often distinctive vintage lighting designs to be found today.
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Benjamin Electric first developed the classic, domed pendant reflector that might spring to mind when you think of vintage, British industrial lighting. The patent was later sold to G.E.C. and the basic design adopted widely, with dozens of variations on the theme.
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Sep 29, 2015 · Most Victorian homes in use today will have had new light fittings installed when their electricity supply was first introduced and the chances are they have been updated many times since. To keep lighting in character we need to have a balance between historic authenticity and practicality.
Hugely appealing British Made quality lighting does make us proud. Using the finest of materials expect to see solid brass, silks, chins, metal spinnings and unique light fittings. A whole host of choices ceiling lighting, wall lighting, table lamps and floor lamps.
Here at skinflint we have always been fascinated by the history of British manufacturing. Many of the vintage lights we salvage come from the old industrial heartland of England where factories now stand empty. These images show you a few of the settings our lights originally called home.
A Gentleman’s guide To Basic electrical wiring in classic British cars. INTRODUCTION: This document is not going to be “the be-all and end-all” of electrical references but rather sets out to provide some very basic information on electricity and car electrical systems. There are plenty of other books out there if you want to find out more.
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REVO classic British industrial lighting. During the mid 20th Century, lights were designed with care and built to last, and out of all the iconic British lighting brands we salvage and restore here at skinflint, REVO is probably the most recognisable.
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