Description
This oval eyelid bulkhead is made from solid brass in a raw brass finish, with an eyelid hood over the top half of clear ribbed glass and two brass bars crossing the front as a guard. Two narrow slits in the eyelid let light escape upward, so as well as washing light downward it draws two soft bands of light up the wall. It is 21cm long, 12.5cm wide and 12cm deep, and weighs 2.4KG. It is rated IP64, which means it is dust-tight and protected from splashing water, so it can live outdoors in British weather, whatever the season.
It suits a front door, a porch, a garden wall or the side of a boathouse or workshop, anywhere a wall needs a sturdy light with real character. The maker describes these bulkheads as designed for outdoor places where an industrial or nautical look is wanted, and says the maritime influence shows in the range's materials, designs and names. The ribbed glass, the guard bars and the four fixing lugs give it the feel of a light taken from a ship, and the raw brass sits happily against painted render, brick and weathered timber. It is a natural choice for a coastal home, a cottage or a converted barn.
The maker describes it as robustly designed and built. Solid brass darkens and mellows outdoors, so expect the bright raw brass to soften over time to a deeper, warmer tone. The cable can come in through a gland at the end or through the rear, and a brass blank is included to take the place of the gland when it is not needed. It takes one E27 (ES) lamp of up to 18W, and the lamp is not included, so pick one to suit the glow you want at the door. As a mains light, it should be installed by a qualified electrician.
Specification
| Finish |
Raw Brass |
| Material |
Solid Brass |
| Diffuser |
Clear Ribbed Glass |
| Lamp |
1 x E27 (ES) 18W Max (Lamp Not Included) |
| IP Rating |
IP64 |
| Width |
12.5cm |
| Length |
21cm |
| Depth |
12cm |
| Cable Entry |
Cable Gland at the End or Rear (Brass Blank Included) |
| Weight |
2.4KG |
| Supply |
230V ~ 50Hz |
| Protection Class |
Class I |
| Certification |
CE |
| Manufacturer's Warranty |
2 Years |
Downloads
Installation Instructions (PDF)
Frequently Asked
Can this brass bulkhead light go outdoors?
Yes. It is rated IP64, so it is dust-tight and protected from splashing water, which means it can live outside on a wall through British weather.
What lamp does the oval eyelid bulkhead take?
It takes one E27 (ES) lamp of up to 18W. The lamp is not included, so you will need to buy one separately.
How big is the bulkhead and how heavy is it?
It is 21cm long, 12.5cm wide and 12cm deep, and it weighs 2.4KG, so it has a solid, substantial presence on a wall.
Will the raw brass change colour outside?
Solid brass darkens and mellows outdoors, so over time the bright raw brass softens to a deeper, warmer tone as it weathers on the wall.
Where does the light come out of this eyelid bulkhead?
Light shines through the clear ribbed glass under the eyelid, and two narrow slits in the eyelid cast soft bands of light up the wall above it.
How does the cable enter the light?
The cable can come in through a gland at the end or through the rear, and a brass blank is included to take the place of the gland when it is not needed.