Strand Electric Patt 23 “Pig Nose” Theatre Spotlight Floor Lamp | 1960s, Black, Swiss Kern Aarau Tripod
Strand Electric Patt 23 “Pig Nose” Theatre Spotlight Floor Lamp | 1960s, Black, Swiss Kern Aarau Tripod
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The Strand Electric Patt 23 was the workhorse of British theatre: a small, precise spotlight that stagehands nicknamed the “Pig Nose” for the shape of its lens tube. This 1960s example stands on a Swiss Kern Aarau aluminium surveyor tripod in matching black.
At a glance
| Manufacturer | Strand Electric, London |
| Model | Patt 23 |
| Nicknames | “Pig Nose”, “Pipo” |
| Origin | Made in England |
| Produced | 1960s |
| Condition | Black, with signs of use |
| Wiring | Rewired, E27 fitting, approx. 3 m cord with switch and plug |
| Bulb | Any standard LED or incandescent bulb; bulb shown in photos included |
| Adjustability | Head adjustable in any direction |
| Tripod | Vintage Kern Aarau aluminium surveyor tripod, made in Switzerland, satin black/dark grey |
| Spotlight dimensions | 32 × 32 × 27 cm (12.6" × 12.6" × 10.6") |
| Total height (adjustable) | 120–185 cm (47.2"–72.8") |
| 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
Strand Electric of London lit most of Britain’s theatres for decades. The Patt 23 was made in huge numbers and hung in almost every playhouse and school hall, until modern fixtures replaced it. Today it is one of the most recognisable shapes in vintage stage lighting.
The restoration
We rewired the spotlight for any LED or standard bulb and paired it with a precision tripod by Kern of Aarau, a Swiss maker of surveying instruments.
In your interior
Compact enough for a living room or study, with a sharp, graphic silhouette. A good match for modern and minimal interiors.
Collection in Heino possible.