I have always had a passion for creating things that are unique and I much prefer using old materials and parts rather than new off-the-shelf materials. Over the years I have gathered a workshop full of “too good to throw away” bits and pieces and have now discovered the joy of giving a new life to old parts and materials.
Time gives a warmth and quality feel to old items that simply cannot be recreated and I try to capture the history of the components in each item that I make.
Although I love to make all sorts of things and love to experiment with metal work, wood work, textiles, plastics and other mediums, being qualified in electrical and electronic engineering lead me quite easily into creating lamps and has allowed me to literally light up the beauty of old products which may otherwise be resigned to the scrap heap.
With a focus on quality and safety all of my lamps or other electrical items are properly put together using only quality electrical components, each being assembled with all new cable, lamp holders, switches and plugs. They are all put through a rigorous PAT (Portable Appliance Test) before leaving my workshop and every one comes bearing a PAT test label and accompanied by a detailed PAT test safety certificate.
Explore the menu above to view my current selection of lamps and other items or click on some of the featured items below. Remember that every item is a unique one-off so once it’s sold then it’s gone forever. Please contact me if you have any questions about any of my items.
SOLD Item #0269 This unusual and stylish lamp has been carefully hand made from an old Husky brand petrol or fuel pump nozzle. The nozzle has been mounted on a base made from old reclaimed car parts (gear cogs) and the lamp is "pouring" from the spout of th...
Read More£125 Item #0265 This unique table lamp has been made from an old paraffin / benzine blowtorch. Made in Germany circa 1940 by German engineering firm E. Hähnel, these blow torches were issued to the Wehrmacht and in particular the Panzer division for use in ...
Read More£249 Item#0273 This amazing lamp has been carefully handmade from an old Belfast Corporation mains gas meter. Originally fitted in a home in Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1951, I'm sure that this piece would tell some interesting stories if it could talk! ...
Read More£295 Item #0270 his amazing lamp has been carefully hand made using a selection of old car parts. The main bulk of the lamp is crafted from a reclaimed Audi crank shaft - German Engineering at its best! The Audi four rings logo can be clearly seen embossed ...
Read More£210 Item #0278 This is a beautifully converted table or desk lamp, made from an old hand cranked pillar drill. The drill press has been carefully cleaned and given a heat treatment and protective coating of 100% natural beeswax which gives it a beautifu...
Read MoreSOLD Item #NCR336 Registers like this don't come along very often. This is a National Cash Registers Model 336 in British Currency (Shillings and Pence) with a side mounted printer. The entire casing is made from Nickle Plated Brass and the plating ...
Read MoreSOLD Item #0262 This lamp has been carefully made from an old Hardun brand road menders paraffin lamp. The metal lamp originally housed a paraffin burner but has now been fitted with an E27 ES (edison screw) bulb holder. The weathered red painted metal h...
Read MoreSOLD Item #0263 This table lamp has been made from an old Primus No. 615 paraffin blowtorch made by B A Hjorth & Co of Stockholm in Sweden. It bears the date code R7 the R being the Primus date code for 1927 making this piece over 90 years old. This mod...
Read MoreSOLD Item #F314 This vintage locker is mad in solid pine and has been finished in a distressed chalk paint effect. The rich blue colour is protected by a wax finish and accented with porcelain knobs on the drawer and door. Inside there's a single solid ...
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