Exceptionally rare – “The Wigan” – (never seen another) antique double sided ceiling mounted cast iron bulkhead light with protruding moulded and prismatic glass shades suspended with a steel conduit stem and a ball and socket jointed ceiling plate. English, 2nd quarter 20th century. Each side reads THE WIGAN MADE IN ENGLAND, also stating patents in various countries. The light and ball and socket joint both in original dark green paint, the stem is galvanised. All thoroughly cleaned, rubbed up and several coats “museum” wax applied. In excellent condition. Rewired, includes bulbs. Dimensions in inches/cms; 33″/84cm drop. The lamp is 8.5″/22cm tall x 6.5″/17cm wide x 6.25″/16cm deep. 5.5kg. Also although this is the only double sided one i have several “regular” wall mounted single sided “The Wigan” bulkhead lamps awaiting resatoration. Please note i also have a double sided bulkhead lamp by SIMPLEX (see separate advert) – another rarity. Click photos to enlarge…
For sale. See www.haes.co.uk for details or click link below
https://www.haes.co.uk/38352-the-wigan-double-sided-bulkhead-light/item
