This incredible desk / table lamp is not only a fully functional lamp but also a stunning piece of art.
The starting piece for this lamp was a large 1940's Bladon Paraffin Blow Lamp. Bladon was a british company based in birmingham. They were well known for high quality industrial blow lamps. This one is a very large blow lamp probably twice the size of a standard one. It would have been used for industrial brazing or soldering.
This was sympathetically cleaned and restored to expose the true beauty of the piece. To do this we lightly cleaned all parts of the blow torch. We then polished it to restore the finish . The handle was freshly powder coated in the original red colour and the hanger was coated in jet black. There are some minor mark on the blow torch but they just show the journey this vintage item has been on during the 80 years its been around. The entire blow lamp has been sealed with 3 coats of clear lacquer to maintain the finish.
The end of the blow torch was then adapted to accept a brass effect antique style light fitting. This was professionally wired with period correct braided 3 core vintage cable. The cable is a generous 1.5 metres long and is fitted with an inline switch and 3 pin fused plug. The lamp has been fully PAT tested.
To put the finishing touches to the light we have used a 30cm smoked E27 screw fitting Edison cross Bulb (included). This gives a beautiful white light.
When lit the light looks like a 1950's ray gun. It's truly spectacular and the photos really don't do it any justice at all.
This is not just beautiful light but a great piece of art that is guaranteed to be a conversation piece for years to come!
This lamp has the following approx dimensions:
Length - 56cm
Height - 22cm
Width - 12cm
We make products that are as unique as you so if you don't see a light that you like? Let us make something just for you. We are happy to work on commissions both large and small.
* Please note the Bottle of Jack Daniels and glasses are NOT included. They are in the picture to help with scale. Plus, if we sold them what would we have to drink :-)
