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single highly desirable c. 1930's chicago public library white porcelain enameled cold-rolled steel reflector with an aperture in the center for the reception of the lamp base
  • single highly desirable c. 1930's chicago public library white porcelain enameled cold-rolled steel reflector with an aperture in the center for the reception of the lamp base
  • single highly desirable c. 1930's chicago public library white porcelain enameled cold-rolled steel reflector with an aperture in the center for the reception of the lamp base
  • single highly desirable c. 1930's chicago public library white porcelain enameled cold-rolled steel reflector with an aperture in the center for the reception of the lamp base
single highly desirable c. 1930's chicago public library white porcelain enameled cold-rolled steel reflector with an aperture in the center for the reception of the lamp base

single highly desirable c. 1930's chicago public library white porcelain enameled cold-rolled steel reflector with an aperture in the center for the reception of the lamp base

SKU: UR-22081-15
all original and hard to find patented c. 1930's american depression white porcelain enameled uniquely-shaped industrial cold-rolled steel reflector fabricated by the goodrich electric company, chicago, il. the "lampshade," designed to direct light downward, was patented by dirk g. saaf in 1931. this type of reflector was often used in libraries containing narrow aisles with flanking shelving units. a total of four matching reflectors are available. the porcelain enameled finish remains in good condition, with some sporadic surface rust evident along the edges. each library light reflector is priced individually. the group of white porcelain or vitreous enameled reflectors were salvaged from a chicago public library. the original patent number is "stamped" on each exterior shade. the reflective undersides are comprised of the same finish. measures 12 x 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches.

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