A Holophane Company reflector in “stiletto” prism with original brass gallery. The lampshade and gallery apparently unsigned. England c.1900

Dimensions/Specifications:

• Ht.(as displayed)79cm/31in, Ht.(incl.gallery)24/9.5, W.23cm/9in,
• Supplied with 1m flex as standard
• Supplied with 3in Diameter ceiling rose
• Height reducible
• Height extendable for an additional charge

Not Included:

• 1 x B.22  (4 or 6w) L.E.D candle/golf bulb (Available to purchase in our accessories department)
• Screw fixings

The Holophane Company, U.K, U.S.A & France

• In 1893, André Blondel invents the prismatic glass molding, on the principle of the Fresnel lens. The invention is patented under the name “Holophane” whose Greek roots mean “harmonious distribution of light”.
• In 1898, Otis Mygatt, an American businessman, buys the patent and creates two companies on each side of the Atlantic for the production and sale of Holophane products.
• Holophane Glass Co. (USA): manufacturing / sales, and Holophane Limited (UK)

• The year 1920 sees the birth of “Holophane SA” in France. The English company (Holophane Limited) joins forces with a French industrialist to create a production site and installs glassware in Les Andelys. Holophane SA is born.