Antique Three-Part Holophane Pendant Light, 1920s

Description

beautifully formed 12" 'reflector-refractor' pendant light made in england by holophane. C.1920.

three-part prismatic glass reflector, including the bottom cup, … more beautifully formed 12" 'reflector-refractor' pendant light made in england by holophane. C.1920.

three-part prismatic glass reflector, including the bottom cup, supported by original copper gallery. All glass parts stamped holophane.

rewired with 1m black twisted flex.



about the maker
holophane was founded in 1896 by businessman otis mygatt who set up companies in both america and the uk for the production and sale of their ingeniously designed prismatic lenses and reflectors. Holophane lights are used all over the world in a multitude of different environments, each serving a different purpose - whether it be a library, a train station or a chemical plant. The word holophane derives itself from the greek words 'holos' and 'phainein' meaning 'to appear completely luminous'. Later on in it's production holophane secured the largest-ever single lighting order in the uk of 65,000 fittings, covering 186 miles of tunnels in the london underground. Holophane has provided some 80 years of service to the london underground in total.
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,
up to 250v (europe/uk standard).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less