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Single Pendant Glass Insulator Ceiling Light made from Reclaimed Authentic Antique Railroad TELEGRAPH Glass Insulators
Bulbs not included. We recommend only using small size, low wattage bulbs to prevent shattering.
We have available several types/color variations of glass insulators.
Some pictured are not available at this time. Please message to inquiry availability.
Hardware that can be UL approved will be used, E12 Candelabra Porcelain Sockets, Steel ceiling plate, Twist Wire (see picture referencing colors available) in color choice of black, brown or gray-30" down from ceiling-wire length is negotiable.
Wire & ceiling plate color is buyers' choice. The small neck hardware above the glass insulators will match your ceiling plate color-unless otherwise requested. The insulators measure approx.~4"-4 1/4"H x 3 1/4"- 3 3/4"W.
We recommend the bulbs we use in our fixtures which are E12 BULBRITE KX2000-20-40W, they are very narrow & fit perfectly. See pic of bulbs we recommend for glass insulators. See picture with other options, bulb choice is at the buyers discretion.
CEILING MOUNTED Light fixture. We are not responsible for any installation or modifications needed for installation of your new fixture. Anything extra ordinary- (OLD Homes, NEW Construction, Extra heavy, needing addtl framing, lag bolts, long screws, etc.) and may need modifications that we are not responsible for. We recommend this fixture being installed by a professional to prevent any issues. If you choose to install your own fixture we cannot be responsible for any wrongdoings or issues that arise from doing so.We are not responsible for breakage done by using bulbs that are not recommended or from any unseen character flaws in these very old pieces of history. We pick out & use the insulators that look the absolute best that we have on hand. There are many variations in all insulator colors. May vary slightly from pictures. These glass insulators are VERY old & they will not look new. They may come with minor flaws, flea bites, rough lips, etc. all from age, wear and the original pour/mold technique used.We pick out & use the ones that look the absolute best that we have on hand.
Made from reclaimed and re-purposed insulators Glass insulators are no longer manufactured.The oldest insulators pre-date the Civil War and were produced until the 1970's. Some glass insulators are over 100 years old. Each one is unique. Glass insulators are relics of an old technology found mostly along old rail and abandoned telegraph lines, they have a historical significance to the telecom industry worldwide. There are many variations in all insulator colors, may vary slightly from pictures.
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