Copper Keyless

[chris kennedy]

I am wondering if anyone would know the origin and date of these fixtures. There are no markings on the copper but they have a porcelain screw shell.

My guess is that they were custom for that house but figured I'd take a shot.

Thanks

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[ItsHot]

Classic

Classic

That is a classic Chris! I know little about old fixtures. There is a member here that collects old lighting etc., maybe he will see this and be able to identify it! Looks like something you would see on the traveling antique road show!

 

[480sparky]

That is a classic Chris! I know little about old fixtures. There is a member here that collects old lighting etc., maybe he will see this and be able to identify it! Looks like something you would see on the traveling antique road show!

That would be Michael.

 

[mdshunk]

see www.antiquesockets.com

 

[480sparky]

Upon closer inspection, I would seriously doubt there's a box under (over?) that canopy. I've never seen a box with 3 threaded holes in a triangle. My guess is the whole shebang is screwed (w/ brass screws) through the plaster and into the lathe. I'd also wager it's hand-made.

 

[ItsHot]

medium base?

medium base?

Is that a medium base lamp??? Looks like a HPS lamp?

 

[peter d]

Is that a medium base lamp??? Looks like a HPS lamp?

It looks like a Philips "Halogena" to me.

 

[chris kennedy]

Upon closer inspection, I would seriously doubt there's a box under (over?) that canopy. I've never seen a box with 3 threaded holes in a triangle. My guess is the whole shebang is screwed (w/ brass screws) through the plaster and into the lathe. I'd also wager it's hand-made.

Ken, that the ceiling in my living room. There is an octagon box up there. The brass mounting screws go into backing I placed there for them.

It looks like a Philips "Halogena" to me.

Yes.