Grey enamel industrial pendants with 18" diameter shades, made in England by The Benjamin Electric Ltd, circa 1940.
The Shade
A grey vitreous enamel reflector, cleaned and polished, with remnants of the original manufacturer's labels kept. This is arguably the company's most popular design. In the industrial era it hung in factories throughout the British Isles and beyond, and many modern lights are copied from it.
The Frame
A steel "C Type" gallery, burnished on a wire wheel to expose the raw metal and bring out the maker's markings, then lacquered to protect it.
The Benjamin Electric Ltd
The Benjamin Electric Manufacturing Company was founded in Chicago in 1901. Its British arm, The Benjamin Electric Ltd, made industrial reflectors in Tottenham, London, and became a leading supplier of factory lighting in Britain. The same shape is available in sizes from small to XL: view our Benjamin collection.
Ideal For
- Bars, restaurants and retail spaces
- Feature lighting in private interiors
- Kitchen islands and dining tables
Technical Specification
Maker: The Benjamin Electric Ltd
Origin: England
Date: circa 1940
Bulb fitting: E27 (maximum 12W LED)
Height: 470mm (18 1/2")
Diameter: 460mm (18 1/8")
Materials: grey vitreous enamel, burnished and lacquered steel gallery
Weight: approx. 3.5kg (7 3/4 lb)
Wiring
We supply worldwide and wire to local standards on request:
- UK — B22 or E27, wired to BS 7671
- Europe — E27 or E14 configuration (B22 where the fitting requires it)
- USA & Canada — E26 using UL-listed components and UL-certified cable
- Australia & New Zealand — local standard configuration
- Rest of World — local standard configuration
Please advise destination country at point of order.
Shipping
Free UK mainland shipping. We ship worldwide weekly — please enquire for a quote. All items are professionally packed and dispatched via DHL or specialist courier. All shipments are fully insured through Secursus.
