“EXCELLO” Carbon Arc Lamps
£ P.O.A.
‘Excello’ brand by Westingouse Electric Co, USA, made c1880’s.
Special high intensity lamps with hanging brackets, designed for use in theatres, these examples were used for lighting a fairground showfront.
Very rare lamps, in reasonable original condition.
Approx 33″ long by 11″ diameter
SOLD
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