1935 BENJAMIN VAPOR SEAL Explosion Proof Porcelain Industrial Green Light VTG For Sale

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING LIGHT

SOLD INDIVIDUALLY

MORE POSSIBLY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

BELOW IS A PAGE FROM A 1935 BENJAMIN LIGHTING CATALOG

Only two left...priced each.

If I was forced to pick the coolest lights I have ever owned....these would certainly be in the running, if not the winners. These amazing lights have it all, rarity, condition, engineering, beauty and desirability. Also, simply put, these are the BEST Benjamin Vapor Seal Lights I have ever seen.....by far. They are extraordinarily beautiful.

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 gaskets were factory cut using a die I had custom made just for these lights. Other gaskets were sourced from various hi-temp gasket suppliers.

Benjamin Vapor Seal Lights are normally found without their heavy glass convex lens. These 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.

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 very 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 only part that I had to apply new finish to was the cast-iron cap that sits atop the cast-aluminum hood. This cap was bead-blasted, primed and painted. Notice the copper shock-absorbing mechanism inside the cast-iron cap. (They thought of everything!)

The sockets were simply cleaned, inspected and re-wired. They look almost new. They are a mogul base socket and are fitted with an easily removed adapter so the buyer can choose to use standard medium base household bulbs. The lights are rated for up to 500 watts.

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 12 inches long, black pipe is shown in the pictures. I can replace the 12\" down-rods with 3, or 6\" rods free of charge. Either black or galvanized pipe is available.The complete fixtures weigh almost 18 pounds each.

The lights will disassembled for safe packing and transport. They are easily reassembled.

I know these lights aren\'t cheap, if you have any questions and would like to chat, send me a note with your phone number and we\'ll discuss your needs.

If you don\'t see the porcelain light fixture you are looking for, send me an email. I have 100\'s more old barn, factory, warehouse and explosion proof lights I have yet to list. Plus, I have a network of friends that also love vintage lighting, if I don\'t have what you need, there is a good chance they will. Good honest people, every one of them.

Please feel free to ask questions prior to offerding. If you would like, include your phone number with any questions and I will call you at a reasonable hour.

I\'m a very fast and careful shipper. These lights will be packed very well.

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