Vintage french medical lamp c1940s

An unusual vintage french medical or doctors lamp with an aluminium shade attached to a steel stem via a double jointed ball socket ( for adjustment) and a steel "box" base.The shade and original paintwork has been cleaned, polished and waxed. It has been rewired and earthed with 3 meters of dark brown flex and a traditional style hard plastic plug.The original switch has been retained and works.The position of the lampholder within the shade has been altered so new BC lamp bulbs are positioned perfectly. The original sticker that is on the side of the base can be easily repositioned to the front if wanted. Dimensions in inches/cms; 27.5"/70cms tall (to the top of the stem) The base box is 8.25"/21cms square by 3.75"/9.5cms high The max projection (or width) is approx 25"/63cms ( it is 19"/48cms with the shade pointing down) The shade is 6.5"/16.5cms in diameter by 8.5"/21.5cms tall. For more and higher res images please see my blog which can be accessed through the news section of this (haes) website.

£ 425

ID: 7816