Anglepoise, are thrilled to be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the first 1227 Anglepoise lamp and to mark the occasion they are reissuing the original lamp.
This product is featured on a Royal Mail stamp issue planned for 13th January 2010, celebrating ten British Design Classics such as, the Mini, Concorde, the Route master bus, and the Underground map.
The Terry family have been continually producing Anglepoise lamps, since George Carwardine invented them in 1932.
In 1934 the refined three-spring version was introduced and subsequently its form and function have become iconic benchmarks.
When it was launched the world had never seen anything quite like it, and this particular design inspired generations of users including The Queen, Roald Dahl and Lloyd George.
In its journey it has come to represent something quintessentially British.
The Original 1227 is made of aluminium with a cast iron base and will be available in four colours: red, black, blue and ivory.
It has been adapted to meet worldwide electrical safety standards; in the spirit of our times; it’s supplied with an energy saving light bulb, but traditionalists can adjust for use with an ordinary 60Watt light bulb if desired. Priced at £127.23.
Web: http://www.anglepoise.com
Tel: (02392) 224450