Hexagonal Brass Holophane Wall Light
A superb brass wall mounted light made in England by Holophane. c.1920
The glass shade made by Holophane and modelled as the 'Residence Reflector'. Designed to asymmetrically distribute the light and intended for bracket use. The side of the shade has 'THIS SIDE TO WALL' debossed. The brass wall mount is very likely made by GEC - General Electric Company.
About the maker
Holophane was founded in 1896 by businessman Otis Mygatt who set up companies in both America and the UK for the production and sale of their ingeniously designed prismatic lenses and reflectors. Holophane lights are used all over the world in a multitude of different environments, each serving a different purpose - whether it be a library, a train station or a chemical plant. The word Holophane derives itself from the Greek words 'Holos' and 'Phainein' meaning 'to appear completely luminous'. Later on in it's production Holophane secured the largest-ever single lighting order in the UK of 65,000 fittings, covering 186 miles of tunnels in the London Underground. Holophane has provided some 80 years of service to the London Underground in total.
Dimensions
Diameter: 100mm
Height: 200mm
Length: 270mm
Weight: 2kg
