Rare Antique Vintage Art Deco Spanish Revival Wrought Cast Ceiling Light Fixture
This is an original light fixture for the ceiling in the 1920 is heavy, beautiful and extremely rare to have the Spanish revival attachment to the light fixture. This would make a great edition once re-wired to any style period home or room. This item is an antique lamp base from the Spanish Revival era, art Deco, and manufactured by M. Era & Style: The “2-30-27″ likely indicates a manufacture or patent date of February 30, 1927 (a common idiosyncratic dating format for the time). The Spanish Revival style is characterized by heavy cast iron or wrought iron, intricate scrollwork (volutes), and floral or acanthus leaf motifs. Material: The base appears to be cast iron with a dark, aged patina or bronze wash, typical of the late 1920s. Functional Features Lamp Type: This specific part is a table lamp base or the lower assembly for a “cage-style” lamp. Socket: The threaded center is for an Edison screw socket, which would have held the bulb and potentially a central pole for a shade. Support Structure: The large upward-curving scrolls would have originally supported either a glass globe, a mica-lined lantern, or a decorative metal cage. Restoration Considerations Wiring: As with most 1920s lighting, the original wiring is likely unsafe and should be replaced with modern cloth-wrapped or plastic-coated wire before use. Cleaning: To preserve the value and patina, clean only with a soft, dry cloth or a very gentle metal cleaner; avoid harsh abrasives that could strip the original finish.