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1935 BENJAMIN VAPOR SEAL Explosion Proof Porcelain VTG Industrial Green Light
SOLD INDIVIDUALLY
BELOW IS A PAGE FROM A 1935 BENJAMIN LIGHTING CATALOG
Only eight left...priced each.
Benjamin Vapor Seal Lights are normally found without their heavy glass convex lens. These spectacular lights are all totally complete as shown.Included with the lights, are cast iron Crouse-Hinds cushion/shock absorbers and hangers. The retail value on these two parts alone are in the $150 plus range.
Notice the copper shock-absorbing mechanism inside the cast-iron cap. (They thought of everything!)
The sockets were simply cleaned, inspected and re-wired. A good ground was added. They look almost new. The sockets use standard medium base household bulbs. The lights are rated for up to 200 watts. I use an LED bulb in mine.
A good ground has been added for safety. As an alternative to the original sockets, I can install a brand new UL Listed socket, either mogul or medium standard household base free of charge, just ask. Pass your inspections!!
The shades are 17 1/2 inches in diameter. From the glass bottom to the top of the cast-iron cap is 13 inches. Overall, from the glass bottom to the top of the hanger is 28 inches. The down-rod is 6 inches long and galvanized. The complete fixtures weigh almost 18 pounds each.
The lights were carefully dismantled and cleaned. The large asbestos gaskets were removed and safely disposed of. Several of these were present in each light. If you read the 1935 Benjamin catalog page above, you already know this. New,non-asbestos gasketswere factory cut using a die I had custom made just for these lights. Other gaskets were sourced from various hi-temp gasket suppliers.
The porcelain, top and bottom, is in FAR above average condition. The white underside has always been protected by the heat resisting glass cover. The green has minor chips if any. It\'s almost inconceivable how they managed to stay so nice over the course of 80 years. The lights are well photographed so the buyer has a good sense of what they are purchasing.
The lights will disassembled for safe packing and transport. They are easily reassembled.
Please feel free to ask questions prior to offerding.
I\'m a very fast and careful shipper. These lights will be packed very well.
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1935 BENJAMIN VAPOR SEAL Explosion Proof Porcelain VTG Industrial Green Light
