Industrial WWII Ship Searchlight from GEC, 1940s

Description

a quality and rare example of a large wwii era ships search light by 20th century electrical manufactures gec- general … more a quality and rare example of a large wwii era ships search light by 20th century electrical manufactures gec- general electric company. C.1940

an incredible piece of engineering, comprising of heavy cast metal with detailed bronze hardware and original concaved mirrored reflector and convexed glass lens. Completely overhauled, cleaned and the wonderful patina preserved. Can be rotated at the base and angled on a horizontal axis. Makers marks debossed to the main housing and to the base. Electrical box on base still houses the original ceramic fuses, although these have now been bypassed. The three knobs to the top of the lamp can manouvre the bulb holder into different positions.

rewired with 2m of black round flex and bs 3-pin plug.
this piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution,
uk plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less