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I will consider offers on some lights ask. UK only
Some lights can be sold without the tripod or mounts
Selection of forty 9 / 11 / 13/ 15 inch some as arrived from service.
063 Above (Left)* Francis 11inch Searchlight 240 Volt Fitted frosted lens & flat mirror in line switch. domestic or display. Signs of active service.£460
064 Above (centre)*Francis 11inch Searchlight 240 volt Fitted frosted lens & flat mirror domestic or display. original switch. Signs of active service.£460
065 Above (right)* Francis 11inch Rare Ex MOD new old stock never wired can be 12 / 24 or 240 Volt Halogen bulb could be set up for domestic or display. perfect parabolic mirror can be converted to flat. Some storage marks superb chrome. £650
048 Francis (Left) 11inch Searchlight Very early thought to be 1912. New hand made brass base mount. Original steel cradle, three handles, two side front and one rear plus round tilt lock handle. Converted to 230 volt with original Eddison screw bulb fitting & dimmer socket. Perfect parabolic reflector .A real piece of searchlight history. Now mounted on a early Webb brass & wood tripod. £1600.ono less without tripod as in picture.
049 Francis Marine (middle)11 inch brass including New hand made brass base mount to match. Original glass parabolic mirror. Eddison screw 230 volt light & dimmer socket. may soon be mounted on a tripod. As is per pic £525.
050 Francis (right) 11 inch all chrome very smart, original glass parabolic mirror, can be 12 ,24,or 230 volt halogen bulb. Fitted vinyl tinted mirrored front lens. including original base mount.£585.
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003.Left & Middle*Francis polished brass 11 inch searchlight. Glass Parabolic mirror. Mounted on a Vintage Leopold & Voepel of Portland Oregon cherry wood and brass tripod, Standing at 6ft 6inch.Superb condition. Fitted 240 volt 100 watt Es bulb and dimmer socket. Rubber feet. Still has the original spike ends reversible legs. Fantastic house, office or display feature light. £1475
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057.Right* GEC unpolished copper and brass flood light 230 volt crown top silver bc fitting bulb white enamel reflector. mounted on a simple Vintage brass & mahogany tripod.£295
004.Giant Eddison screw bulb, spun alloy base with Perspex bulb made in France. fitted internal low energy bulb. Mounted on a slender matching alloy studio tripod, inline switch extends to approx 7ft 6 inch or will drop to 4ft One off. £425.
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007.Left Francis 11 inch Brass searchlight 230 volt halogen bulb with dimmer socket. Mounted on a slender Mahogany and brass antique tripod fantastic condition. Original spike feet with rubber ferrule. Max height 7ft set at 6ft in picture.£975
008.Centre Francis 9 inch searchlight chrome on brass 230volt crown top silver bulb & dimmer socket with original glass parabolic mirror, mounted on a alloy, brass and oak vintage ex MOD tripod. Approx max height 7ft. Spike feet with rubber ferrules. £895
056.*Right*Francis 11 inch ex fire service searchlight. Fitted domestic crown top silver 230 volt bulb. original chrome with signs of service. Mounted on a Arri antique wood tripod with original anti splay chains. £675
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010.Left & Centre. Carlisle & Finch or Westinghouse (not sure), Military 11 inch, brass & alloy, very heavy Bulls eye glass magnifying lens. Adjustable focus, fitted sbc 240 volt 40 watt candle bulb and dimmer socket, polished metal mirror. Mounted on a matching Kern wooden and alloy tripod. Centre mounted anti splay system. Original spike feet with rubber ferrules. Total Height 7ft pictured at 6ft, it will lower to approx 4ft. I have been told it was used on the Berlin wall. £650
053.Right * Vintage Francis 9inch early model all brass with heat hood, domestic 40 watt sbc pigmy bulb, flat glass mirror. Mounted on a brass and oak Veteran 1912 camera tripod with a very unusual gumball adjuster original spike feet 5ft 2inch, fitted rubber ferrules. £775
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**** 014.Below middle* Vintage 1956 Francis 11inch chrome ex fire service .Brass showing through in places signs of real history. 230 volt crown top silver bulb with dimmer socket. Ex MOD Vintage hard wood tripod and brass fittings with stainless steel anti splay chains & spike feet with rubber ferrules. £775.***
060. Above right*Francis rare 13inch ex marine Searchlight 230volt domestic crown top silver bulb es fitting. Excellent chrome some minor scratches, mounted on antique Miller of Sydney Australia two tone wooden tripod. foot spike ferrules.£995
015. Above Left Francis. Big 15 inch searchlight direct fire service nice original condition can be fitted 110/240 volt GES 1000/500/300 watt bulb. original glass parabolic mirror. £POA May be tripod mounted.
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033.Right*Francis 11inch chrome on brass original perfect glass mirror, 230 volt 150 watt halogen bulb with dimmer socket. Mounted on a Birns & Sawyer of Hollywood slender 6 ft adjustable ball head movie tripod, now fitted machined spike covers with rubber ferrules and stainless steel anti splay chains can be used on a polished floor. £1150
034.Centre*Very rare all satin finish alloy 11 inch searchlight looks like a Francis but make unknown? Cradle, mount and mirror all alloy 230 volt (can be 12 or 24 volt) including dimmer socket. Mounted on a Kern matching satin all alloy extending tripod, Machined spike covers with rubber ferrules. Very smart. £875
035.Francis Searchlight (left) 380mm (15 inch )with glass parabolic mirror. satin black over brass, Mint condition.1000 watt tube bulb with GES fitting (500/300 watt available) adjustable focus 240 volt, mounted on a modern black & chrome tripod. Fantastic bright working feature light. Ideal shop display, or hotel reception £1450
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017.Above*Francis Searchlights 13"11"9"7" chrome on brass, with parabolic glass mirror reflectors., They can be 12, 24 and 230volt with flat mirrors frosted or clear lens. Fantastic accessory for classic car ,boat or military vehicle. ( Base mounts extra unless stated).
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018.Left*Francis searchlight 11inch satin black over brass, Perfect glass parabolic mirror, toughened front lens glass, complete with a vintage matching wood and alloy tripod ,unusual leg anti splay system with rubber feet. 230 volt halogen bulb with dimmer socket. Bulb can be 12,24 or 230 volt Total height 6ft. £975
019.Right*London electric company,11 inch, all brass inc base mount I would think about 1939 ? maybe earlier. Glass parabolic mirror could do with a re silver, OK for ornamental standard or feature light use. Mounted on a pre WW1 W. Vinton of London tripod with anti splay chains and rubber feet. Standing 7ft in picture, will raise another 10 inch approx. 230 volt es fitting. I have left in "as found" verdi-gris condition showing it`s history it would be a shame to polish it. £750
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020.Centre above Francis 9inch searchlight glass parabolic mirror, converted to standard 230volt bc bulb could be used as a desk/interior or outside light. Can be mounted on a tripod.
023.Above Right* Francis FB 11 & 9 inch ex fire appliance. From £375 each, base mounts extra. Selection including some with flat mirrors and etched front lens for domestic /shop / office use.
024.Left* Above left. Searchlight. Rare Butler, 5.1/2". 18" 0verall. Internal and external cabin operation. New old stock condition .£185
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025. Above centre Francis Chrome on brass. Big heavy light 12 inch front lens. Glass parabolic lead backed mirror could do with a re silver but fine for ornamental or standard light use. Approx 1960. Original 1000 watt GES bulb 240 volt.300 or 500 watt option. Totally original condition, rare find. Now mounted on a rare very heavy 1st WW film era tripod 10ft fully extended! about 7ft in picture. £1250. Please note the dolly is NOT included
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027.Right*Francis marine searchlight 11" As arrived original brass unpolished ,inc base plinth. glass parabolic mirror some discolouration , great piece of marine art mounted on a WW1 studio film era tripod. Original Verdi Gris patina to good to remove. great feature light. £950
028.Francis (Left) search light 7 inch .with rear handle, brass with grey paint, good used condition (fitted 12 volt Halogen bulb and new cable) inc new brass plinth. £220
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029.Francis searchlight (left)" Lite 230" 9 inch Deck mounting, fixed focus fitted 12 volt 100watt ( 230 volt if required ) alloy parabolic mirror, Stainless steel body. toughened glass. can be sold just light. condition. NOS. 60 inch inc pedestal. £490
030.Francis (right) "Light 300" 11 inch deck mounting, alloy mirror ,240 volt 550 watt. with or without Alloy pedestal, stainless steel body, toughened glass, adjustable focus .inc bulb. NOS. height 62 inch inc pedestal. £695.
031.FRANCIS (grey) cabin operation marine SEARCHLIGHT 9" Diameter, could be flat roof mounted. Total height 49". 28 volt sealed beam. NOS condition. £385
032.FRANCIS (far right) "Lite 300 "11 inch Deck mounting, alloy mirror,240 volt 600watt,with or without pedestal, Stainless steel body toughened glass. Fixed focus inc new bulb NOS. with pedestal height 62 inch.£685
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051.Left* Francis 250mm Rare all alloy including mirror. 1953 ex Admiralty MFV signal / searchlight. 230 volt 100 watt crown top silver bulb for domestic / display use. Mounted on a strong & stable steel pedestal with three soft cushion castors. Total height 5ft 10 inch. Matt black finish.
057.Right* Very rare all brass ship Cargo light 12 inch. 70 watt es, new type touchable halogen bulb, 230 volt. Mounted on a Strong De Vere Alloy industrial tripod. Anti splay legs with rubber ferules. £ POA. now stripped back to brass, one off.
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061.Below right* 1952 Original alloy exterior ex Admiralty MFV Francis 15" Signal / searchlight. converted to 230 volt with 100 watt crown top silver domestic bulb and stainless steel reflector. I may mount onto a antique tripod. Price will depend on work involved.
059. Above left & centre*Big Ex Naval Cruiser flood /searchlight 17" front lens . Adjustable beam. Very rare all copper barrel and rear cover with steel cradle, mottled glass lens and reflector, can be 230 volt 300/500/1000 or 1500 watt GES. Or convert to es/bc or halogen bulb 230 volt. Spectacular polished copper. £POA will depend on the mount, I may put it on a antique wood tripod.
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054.Francis Suez light, 24inch lens. Direct off the ship to me from the breakers RFA Sir Persivale L3036 this was the first British ship to re-enter Stanley Harbour at the taking back of the Falklands. The ship also served in the Gulf War in 1991and was present for the handover of Hong Kong to the Chinese. The light all though large is not as heavy as some of the smaller lights because it is made of aluminium. Could be polished but I feel it would loose its history. Perfect twin mirrors (so you can see both banks of the canal at once or single search beam ) Totally original condition with real British Naval history. Twin 230volts 2000 watt bulbs ,works on a 13amp 3 pin plug. £POA will depend on how I mount it
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036.Two Left*1982 Falklands and 1990 first Gulf war veteran HMS FEARLESS. Built by Harland &Wolf 1965. Daylight signal lights, large 28" tall & very heavy All alloy totally original, inc all data plates, dated 1961 made by Francis searchlights. Unique ? Fantastic outside / inside feature lights. Real Royal Navy history. Appeared in 007 film The Spy Who Loved Me. Special forces based on Fearless. (sister ship to HMS Intrepid) Now dismantled at Van Heyghen breakers in Ghent. £750 each
047 Two Right* Francis Signal/Searchlight 380mm Ex Falklands veteran Warship HMS Intrepid. (I have the certificate from the breakers to prove) The surrender ending the Falklands conflict was signed on Intrepid`s deck. Please note :- weight of light on its own is 45kg. Mounted on a strong steel stand. (3 wheel dolly not included) Fitted 230 volt domestic 150 watt bc fitting bulb (Can be low energy) with flat mirror with dimmer socket, ideal for window/office display use. Some more work to sort out on going project.
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001.Francis 250mm 10 mile marine signal/searchlight all brass and in close to mint condition, Ex Falklands veteran Warship HMS Exeter, just off the ship direct to me ,recently had new cable and fitted with the original working 230 volt 1300 watt bulb, could be fitted with a standard domestic bulb and fittings. Perfect parabolic glass mirror. Mounted on a large military alloy heavy duty tripod pictured at 7ft and will extend to 10ft, very stable with large rubber faced adjustable feet and anti splay system. Superb complete and original working light. Another piece of UK Navy history. £POA
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037.HMS Newcastle Superb 250 mm 10 mile signal / searchlight, Now mounted on a heavy duty alloy tripod. The light is straight off the ship to me from the comms dismantlers, The ship was launched at Swan Hunter in Wallsend in April 1975, She is the eighth ship to carry the name and has been involved in operations in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. In 1998 HMS Newcastle visited Montserrat to assist the population, many of whom were still coming to terms with the devastation caused by the volcanic eruption. In 1999 she was to be involved in the Gulf/Kosovo deployment, having the Ship's Company phoned and recalled on Boxing Day to escort HMS Invincible. The light is 240 volt with original 1300 watt bulb (can be converted to lower watt) Approx Total weight 50 kgs. The Royal Navy's longest serving type 42 Destroyer. Picture of the searchlight mounted on the ship. SOLD going back to Newcastle.
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ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY SHIP GREY ROVER
046.Francis 250 mm brass Signal / Searchlight,1300 watt original bulb. including heavy duty alloy tripod 6ft total height. Approx total weight 50 kgs Ex Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ship "Grey Rover" ,Small fleet tanker. Direct to me from the dismantler and with the certificate to prove. Nice original condition complete with glass parabolic mirror. I will include with the light the ships original Ensign, Both straight from the ship (see picture) During 1973 while serving as the Clyde port oiler she was struck below the water line by the Canadian submarine Okanagan while submerged. June of 1976 saw her standing by to evacuate British Nationals from the Lebanon. In December of 1978 during her passage from Karachi to the Seychelles, RFA Grey Rover was ordered to loiter off Iran after civilian unrest with the possibility of the evacuation of British Nationals. In November of 1983 RFA Grey Rover was back in the Lebanon during Operation Offcut, the naval support for British troops in the multinational force in the Lebanon. September of 1984 saw a team from RFA Grey Rover fire fighting on the motor yacht Yankee Clipper in Freeport in the Bahamas. In 2004 while in the far east RFA Grey Rover conducted the first ever RAS for the Singapore after her final tour down the South Atlantic she sailed for the Caribbean where RFA Grey Rover was part of the biggest drugs bust in recent times with a haul of approximately £350 million of cocaine. RFA Grey Rover finally sailed into Portsmouth on the 15th of March 2006. £POA
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038.Left* Vintage CAV Antique Brass search lights 12", parabolic glass mirror, GES Lamp fitting ,could convert to a smaller fitting es or bc. I have a pair . I am looking for a pair of cradle/yokes to fit about 13 inch wide inside yoke.
039.Middle* Antique, I would think well over 150 years old, Brass search / flood light 12" unknown make (Bigger than it looks in picture) this was an original carbon ark light converted to GES 300 or 500 watt, complete with the original heavy tripod (See pic at bottom of page). nice glass parabolic mirror. £POA
044.Right above Francis Marine 250 mm Royal Navy Warship signal / searchlight. Dated1988 . 33 kgs. All polished brass, mounted on a polished brass pedestal fantastic condition. 230 volt 60 watt low energy bulb. Original glass parabolic mirror and working shutters spectacular feature lamp/standard light. POA
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041.Below Right *Francis BIG 300mm 240volt 650 watt. Complete with new bulb. Cabin control marine searchlight. New old stock. Glass parabolic mirror, Original paint over brass, some alloy and stainless steel fittings. Would look fantastic polished. £675
042.Left*Francis rare 13 inch.1969 rear adjuster, I have two.
043.Middle*Francis 9inch cabin operation very smart chrome.
011.Right * Rare 1946 Francis cabin operation 9" some more restoration to sort out when my engineer gets in gear.
012.Left* Francis 9 inch cabin operation all brass but painted. £POA
I have another three cabin operation lights one brass 11inch, and two 9 inch yet to be resurrected.
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I have a selection of spare original tripods including a couple of Vintage Gandolfi pre war with ratchet handle height adjusters & a number of fixed wooden with brass fittings. I can post or courier UK mainland only Scotland poa, price about £18 depending on weight, fuel surcharge & VAT .
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