Antique Copper Early GEC Large Three-Arm Electrolier Light (1).jpg
Antique Copper Early GEC Large Three-Arm Electrolier Light (1).jpg

Early 20th Century Three-Branch Copper GEC Electrolier

£1,650.00

A large and imposing late-Edwardian three-branch electrolier light made by GEC. c.1911

A well‑made example from GEC’s early electric period, built to their usual high standard. The fixture combines a variety of finely detailed cast components fixed to a central pressed brass body, all finished in a rich oxidised copper that has mellowed into a warm, honest patina. The arms carry neat cast joints and characteristic strapwork, giving the piece its distinctive GEC silhouette. Completed with a matched trio of thick, pressed moonstone opal glass shades, each with a soft scalloped edge. Upon disassembly, some components carried the Registered Design number 585419, dating this piece firmly to 1911.

Rewired with black twisted flex.

Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote.

A large and imposing late-Edwardian three-branch electrolier light made by GEC. c.1911

A well‑made example from GEC’s early electric period, built to their usual high standard. The fixture combines a variety of finely detailed cast components fixed to a central pressed brass body, all finished in a rich oxidised copper that has mellowed into a warm, honest patina. The arms carry neat cast joints and characteristic strapwork, giving the piece its distinctive GEC silhouette. Completed with a matched trio of thick, pressed moonstone opal glass shades, each with a soft scalloped edge. Upon disassembly, some components carried the Registered Design number 585419, dating this piece firmly to 1911.

Rewired with black twisted flex.

Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote.

About the maker
GEC (General Electric Company) was one of Britain’s major electrical manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, producing everything from industrial equipment to domestic lighting. Their Witton works in Birmingham became a centre for high‑quality electrolier and fixture production, combining cast and pressed brass components with finishes ranging from bright lacquer to rich oxidised copper. By the 1910s and ’20s, GEC were supplying lighting to homes, public buildings and commercial interiors across Britain and the Empire, with designs that balanced solid engineering, reliable materials and a distinctive decorative style. Many of their early electric fittings survive today for exactly those reasons: they were well made, well finished, and built to last.

Dimensions
Width: 600mm
Height: 720mm
Weight: 12kg