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Early 20th Century Pendant Light with Holophane Shade
Rams Head Antiques
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Early 20th Century Pendant Light with Holophane Shade

19th century
Description

This is an attractive early 20th century brass light fitting with its original pressed glass crimped Holophane shade in perfect condition.The lamp has been rewired with modern braided cable and PAT tested ready for use. It takes a standard bayonet fitting bulb and measures 44 cms in length overall. The shade measures 18 cms high by 23 cms in diameter.

UK insured delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions
Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Brass Holophane Pendant Light to the 19th Century.

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SA1191851
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Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description
This is an attractive early 20th century brass light fitting with its original pressed glass crimped Holophane shade in perfect condition.The lamp has been rewired with modern braided cable and PAT tested ready for use. It takes a standard bayonet fitting bulb and measures 44 cms in length overall. The shade measures 18 cms high by 23 cms in diameter.

UK insured delivery is £15

Height
44cm (17.32")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Brass Holophane Pendant Light to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191851
Rams Head Antiques
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An early 20th-century pendant light featuring a fluted prismatic glass shade suspended from a brass gallery, chain, and ceiling rose.
Early 20th Century Pendant Light With Holophane Shade
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An early 20th-century pendant light featuring a fluted prismatic glass shade suspended from a brass gallery, chain, and ceiling rose.
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Patented in the late 19th century by Alexis Shiels and developed by French engineer Andre Blondel, Holophane glass was designed to maximize illumination through molded glass prisms. These light fixtures became widespread during the Edwardian era for public buildings, industrial settings, and residential interiors due to their efficient light diffusion.

Pendant lights from this era commonly feature heavy molded borosilicate or sodalime glass shades with calculated optical prisms. The supporting hardware usually consists of solid brass galleries, threaded glass retainers, and linked brass suspension chains.

Authentic pieces often display stamped marks on the outer rim or brass gallery, such as Holophane or patent numbers. Original glass shades exhibit precise prismatic ribbing designed for light refraction, heavy glass density, and minor age-related wear around the rim where it meets the gallery screw fittings.

Period pendant lights work well hung singularly in hallways and entrance foyers, or arranged in rows of two or three over kitchen islands and dining tables. The clean geometric lines of prismatic glass allow these fixtures to complement both contemporary industrial schemes and traditional period settings.

Clean the glass shade by dusting with a soft brush to remove dust from the fluted grooves, or wash gently in warm water with mild detergent. Brass fittings should be dusted with a microfibre cloth; avoid harsh chemical cleaners to preserve any natural patina or protective lacquers, and ensure all electrical components are tested by a qualified electrician.
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