German Industrial Copper, Brass & Cast Iron Pendant from VEB, 1968

About This Piece

Vintage Design

This German-made copper and brass bridge light was produced circa 1960 by VEB. It was reclaimed from bridges and gantry's of supertankers, cargo ships and load cranes. The main body is spun copper with a lovely rich polished copper finish, the glass bezel and quick release levers are machine made, the section where the dome and bracket connect is cast brass and the hanging bracket itself is cast iron finished in black paint. The light can be tilted to direct the light to specific areas and the beam can be focused to a spot or flood light by sliding the lamp holder towards or away from the glass. This is a great feature lamp with plenty of serial numbers and specification details embossed and stamped onto the castings. It weighs 15 kg and is a lamp 300w Giant Edison 100v to 220v (E40 to E27 reducer supplied on request).

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Manufacturer	VEB Deutsche Werkstätten Hellerau
Design Period	1960 to 1969
Year	1968
Production Period	1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture	Germany
Attribution Marks	This piece has an attribution mark such as a manufacturer’s label, a certificate of authenticity, or a production mark
Style	Vintage, Industrial
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
	A professional electrician has rewired this piece to be in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Rewired and/or new electrical components
Product Code	LSX-367309
Additional Information	Open Edition
Materials	Brass, Copper, Glass, Iron
Color	Copper
Height	70 cm 27.6 inch
Diameter	18.1 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.