Egg Shape Theater Spotlight by Morgan McLleod, 1950s

Description

Elegant british-made theater spotlight/projector - strand rank - type "egg shape" from the 1950s mounted on an adjustable wooden tripod … more Elegant british-made theater spotlight/projector - strand rank - type "egg shape" from the 1950s mounted on an adjustable wooden tripod converted into a beautiful home/office lamp with a unique design.
imagined by aircraft designer morgan mcleod and manufactured in england in the 1950s, it was the first to be mass-produced in aluminum.

this emblematic example of british design was made by the strand lighting company in their covent garden workshops in london's west end.

a rare model that has been restored to give it a second life.
the head has been stripped and polished to restore the shine of the chromed metal.

the 500-watt lamp and bayonet have been removed and replaced by an ordinary screw-in bayonet that takes ordinary household bulbs or energy savers.

new black vintage woven cotton wiring was also installed with a grounded on/off switch.

a wonderful piece of british theater history in your home or office.

dimensions: w 58 x d 58 x h 105 (lowest) / h 157 (tripod unfolded) / h 177 (head and tripod fully unfolded)

origin: england

period: 50s

designer: morgan mcleod

i have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
from
misattribution,
european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less