Rank Strand Patt 123 Theatre Spotlight, 1960s, Satin Black | Vintage Stage Light Floor Lamp on Black Wooden Tripod
Rank Strand Patt 123 Theatre Spotlight, 1960s, Satin Black | Vintage Stage Light Floor Lamp on Black Wooden Tripod
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An original Rank Strand Patt 123 theatre spotlight from the late 1960s, the famous "egg", restored in satin black and mounted on a black-painted wooden surveying tripod.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Rank Strand (Strand Electric), London, England |
| Model | Patt 123, the "egg" spotlight |
| Produced | Late 1960s |
| Finish | Satin black |
| Spotlight | 27 × 27 × 31 cm |
| Base | Black-painted wooden surveying tripod |
| Height | Adjustable from 120 to 180 cm |
| Wiring | Rewired, E27 fitting, approx. 3 m cord, switch at the back, EU plug |
| Bulb | The bulb shown is included; works with any E27 bulb, including LED |
| Condition | Original, with signs of use from the stage |
| 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
The Patt 123 is one of Strand Electric's best-known theatre spotlights, nicknamed the "egg" for its rounded aluminium body. Strand produced it in London between 1950 and 1968, and it lit stages in theatres, schools and studios across Britain. In the late 1960s the company was taken over by the Rank Organisation, and lamps from that period carry the Rank Strand name.
The restoration
The spotlight was fully restored with a fresh satin black finish and rewired with an E27 fitting, a switch at the back, approx. 3 m of cord and an EU plug. Signs of its working life on stage remain visible.
In your interior
Fully adjustable in direction, it gives warm, focused light in a living room, loft, restaurant, studio or shop, and brings real theatre history into the interior. A statement piece for interior designers and lovers of stage and film lighting.