Walkway Eyelid Outdoor Wall Light IP65 - Antique Brass

The Walkway is a small, round outdoor wall light with a solid brass body in an antique brass finish: a deep brown with warm brass showing through at the rim. A brass eyelid hood curves over the top of the frosted glass lens, the shape that gives this eyelid wall light its name. It is 14cm across and 6cm deep, so it suits a narrow stretch of wall where a lantern would crowd the space. The IP65 rating settles the big question: it is dust-tight and protected against jets of water from any direction, so it can stay outdoors through British weather all year round.

We would put it beside a garden path, on a wall along a walkway, by a front door or porch, or on a boathouse, anywhere people walk after dark. The maker says these wall lights are designed for outdoor spots where an industrial or nautical look is wanted, and that the maritime influence shows in the materials, designs and names of the range. The round body, the screwed rim and the hood over the glass do bring a ship's deck light to mind, so it sits comfortably on a coastal cottage, a harbour wall or a stone outbuilding.

The maker describes the Walkway as compact yet robust, a tough light for hard-working spots, and there is no cage or guard over the glass. The maker also says the solid brass body has an aged, original-looking finish, and solid brass darkens and mellows outdoors, so the colour will deepen over the years. The cable enters through a rear wall plate, the maker says. The light weighs 1KG and has 127mm fixing centres. As with any mains light, have it installed by a qualified electrician. It takes one G9 lamp of up to 25W, which is not included, so order one at the same time.

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Can the Walkway eyelid light go on an exposed outside wall?

Yes. It is rated IP65, which means it is dust-tight and protected against jets of water from any direction, so it can stay outdoors in British rain all year round.

What bulb does this outdoor wall light take?

It takes one G9 lamp of up to 25W. The lamp is not included, so it is worth ordering a G9 lamp at the same time as the light.

How big is the eyelid wall light?

It is 14cm across and 6cm deep, weighs 1KG and has 127mm fixing centres, so it fits neatly on a narrow stretch of wall by a path or door.

Will the antique brass finish change colour outdoors?

The maker says the solid brass body has an aged, original-looking finish. Solid brass darkens and mellows outdoors, so expect the colour to deepen gradually over the years.

Does this light have a cage or guard over the glass?

No. There is no cage or guard; instead a brass eyelid hood curves over the top of the frosted glass lens, which is the shape that gives the light its name.