Strand Patt 23 “Pig Nose” Theatre Spotlight Desk Lamp on Brake Disc, 1960s | British Stage Light, Rewired
Strand Patt 23 “Pig Nose” Theatre Spotlight Desk Lamp on Brake Disc, 1960s | British Stage Light, Rewired
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One look at the front of a Strand Electric Patt 23 and the nickname “Pig Nose” needs no explanation. This 1960s British stage spotlight is now a working desk lamp on a base made from a brake disc.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Strand Electric |
| Model | Patt 23 |
| Nicknames | “Pig Nose”, “Pipo” |
| Origin | England |
| Produced | 1960s |
| Condition | Patina and surface wear from professional stage use; structurally and electrically sound |
| Wiring | Rewired, E27 fitting, approx. 3 m cord with inline switch and EU plug |
| Bulb | Any standard LED or incandescent bulb; bulb shown in photos included |
| Adjustability | Spotlight head rotates and tilts to any angle |
| Base | Custom-made from an original brake disc |
| Dimensions | 37 × 29 × 31 cm |
| Price | Per lamp |
| Import duty | Payable by the buyer in their own country (outside the EU) |
The story
Strand Electric was the leading name in British stage lighting for decades, supplying theatres, television studios and concert halls in the UK and beyond. The Patt 23, nicknamed “Pig Nose” or “Pipo” for its distinctive front, became one of the most recognisable stage spotlights of the 1960s. These lamps worked night after night on professional stages, and this one shows it.
The restoration
We rewired the spotlight for safe use and mounted it on a base made from a brake disc. The patina from its stage years is left as it is.
In your interior
On a desk, sideboard or bar, it is a working lamp and a piece of theatre history in one.