Black Herbert Terry 1227
This timeless classic is a Herbert Terry and Sons 1227 lamp. This lamp has been electrically restored using a high-quality, 3-core braided fabric cable. Complete with safety bayonet bulb holder and low energy bulb.
This particular lamp is a fine example of the original Herbert Terry black finish and this particular example has the original paint!
This lamp comes complete with a low-energy LED bulb, a standard British 3-pin plug, and an antique brass switched bulb holder.
Please study the photos as they form part of the description. There are a few small age-related marks that are to be expected with a lamp of age but this has been retained as the paintwork on the lamp is all original.
This lamp is being sold as a highly original example that shows its industrial heritage through its signs of wear. This heritage has been retained purposefully to retain originality for this rare and quality lamp.
History
First designed by automotive engineer George Carwardine in the 1930's and made by Herbert Terry & Sons in Redditch, England. This lamp is part of the Model 1227 line made between 1938 to 1968 with its distinctive two-tier base and suits any room or interior.