Dugdills 'Ceiling Pendant' Factory Lamp
An incredible and rare extra-large factory machinists lamp made in England by Dugdills. c.1930
Referred to as a 'ceiling pendant' in an original catalogue from the 1930s, ideally this lamp would be mounted high up on a wall or to a ceiling. In completely original condition with factory applied paint with nice overall industrial patina. Fully articulating and very versatile. The base is debossed with the Dugdills makers.
Rewired with 2m of black round flex, replacement switched bulb holder and BS 3-pin plug.
About the maker
The company was formed in the late 19th century in Manchester by John Dugdill - an electrical engineer. Many of the lamps designed and produced by Dugdills graced workshop machinery such as lathes and illuminated workbenches in their thousands. Even so, they were made to last a lifetime of use and were designed to be beautiful. The earlier variants of Dugdills lamps feature a 'rosette' or 'cog' tightening wheel at the joint allowing the lamp to be locked into any position. Customers could request their lamps in a variety of finishes including painted, oxy-copper or nickel plated and brass.
Dimensions
Diameter: 180mm
Height: 2000mm (fully extended)
Weight: 6kg
