Large Saw Mill Lights By Benjamin Circa 1950s

Large Saw Mill Lights By Benjamin Circa 1950s

Product code #OA2561

- Price is per light (5 available)
- Worldwide shipping
- All prices inc VAT
- Vitreous grey enamel shades
- Domed glass reflectors
- Aluminium tops
- Takes E27 fitting bulbs
- Comes with 100cm of black twist cable
- Comes with suspension chain and ceiling hook
- Salvaged from a saw mill in South Yorkshire
- English, Circa 1950s
- 48cm wide x 56cm tall

Benjamin

The Benjamin Electric Manufacturing Company was founded Reuben Benjamin in Chicago, Illinois, filing its first patent in 1898. The company opened a base in England, as the Benjamin Electric Ltd, in 1908, in Rosebury Avenue, Islington. Bearing in mind that Thomas Alva Edison had only demonstrated the first working lightbulb 29 years previously, it’s fair to suggest that they were at the vanguard of industrial lighting. Benjamin Electric decamped from London, N1, a decade later, when demand outgrew their facilities, to, of all places, London N17: Tottenham, at Brantwood Road, not a vast leap from White Hart Lane.

During the Second World War, despite the factory being bombed, they produced lighting for planes and airstrips. The Brantwood Plant was afterwards rebuilt and expanded, to encompass state-of-the-art laboratory, engineering, administrative and design offices, assembly plant, canteen and social club. By 1960 the company employed 600 people.

Condition Report

Each light has been completely re wired with modern electrical components, the shades show only very minor signs of cosmetic wear.

As with all of our products this product is an original piece and has lived a life before it arrived at Otto's HQ. It has been sympathetically restored by the Otto's team to ensure it has a life for many more years to come. All of our products will show signs of patina and cosmetic wear, this we believe is what gives our products their unique charm. If you have any further questions regarding the condition of this product or any others please don't hesitate to contact us and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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The Technical Stuff

Weight ~ 5KG
Number of bulb holders ~ 1
Bulb Type ~ E27
Max Bulb wattage ~ 100W
Dimmable ~ Yes
IP Rating ~ IP40
Suitable for exterior use ~ No
Compatible for use in the USA ~ Yes
Compatible for use in the EU ~ Yes