Francis Searchlight, 1930s, Copper & Brass | Antique Marine Spotlight Floor Lamp on Wooden Surveying Tripod
Francis Searchlight, 1930s, Copper & Brass | Antique Marine Spotlight Floor Lamp on Wooden Surveying Tripod
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A 1930s searchlight by Francis Searchlights Ltd of Bolton, England, in copper, brass and iron, fully restored and mounted on an antique wooden surveying tripod with brass fittings.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Francis Searchlights Ltd, Bolton, England |
| Produced | 1930s |
| Original use | Marine searchlight |
| Materials | Copper, brass, iron |
| Searchlight | 50 × 38 × 34 cm, adjustable angle |
| Base | Antique wooden surveying tripod with brass inserts and polished copper top; fixed height |
| Height | 190 cm |
| Wiring | Rewired, E27 fitting |
| Bulb | Edison bulb included |
| Condition | Original, with signs of wear |
| Availability | One of one, once sold this exact piece will not return |
| Import duty | Payable by the buyer in their own country (outside the EU) |
The story
Francis Searchlights of Bolton made searchlights for ships, from small boats to larger vessels, where a strong beam was needed for navigation and signalling at night.
The restoration
The searchlight was completely taken apart, restored, semi-polished and rewired; every nut and bolt was cleaned and polished. It now holds an E27 fitting with an Edison bulb. On the tripod we polished the copper insert on top.
In your interior
In a living room, study or entrance hall, the warm glow of copper and brass makes it a nautical centrepiece with real presence.