Joslyn Manufacturing - American vintage industrial
Unique vintage industrial streetlamp from the US, s/40s, made by Joslyn Manufacturing. Due to their shape, the lamps are sometimes called 'Gumball' or 'Teardrop', they were used as street lighting. In the s/60s these lamps were replaced in bulk by more modern lamps and were mostly destroyed. This one was preserved fortunately, in a farm shack in California! Note the original, green porcelain insulator in undamaged condition. Lamp fully renovated. Top is polished to shine. Mid is unaltered original brushed aluminium. The glass has a beautiful check pattern, which gives a nice light effect. The glass has a small internal crack of approx. 7 cm at the rim; this is not perceptible on the outside. Only visible from a certain angle, please view the photo. Lamp has new wiring (white, approx. 150 cm), a new porcelain fitting (E27) and a new hanging eyelet. This lamp is definitely a unique part of American industrial history. Original, very good condition makes it a true eye-catcher. Height approx. 60 cm, width approx. 35 cm. Registered shipping. Read More