functional - Anything In Particular https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/product-tag/functional/ From antique to vintage, from decorative to downright bizarre. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 13:54:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.10 Large Industrial Castors made by Archibald Kenrick & Sons (set of four) https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/product/large-industrial-castors-made-by-archibald-kenrick-sons-set-of-four/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=large-industrial-castors-made-by-archibald-kenrick-sons-set-of-four Sat, 07 Jul 2018 10:53:00 +0000 https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=2895 A superb set of four "Shepherd" castor wheels on mounts by Archibald Kenrick & Sons., most likely used originally on an industrial trolley or other heavyweight factory application.  Each castor has been carefully cleaned and polished, and the original (not very attractive) paint removed to given them a striking and unashamedly functional appearance. We think there's plenty of life left in these as part of a modern decor.

Each castor is 30cm (12 in.) in length and is designed (it seems) to be mounted at an angle across the corner of a trolley or other movable unit. Height from wheel to mount is approximately 15cm (6 in.) and the wheels have a diameter of 6cm (2¼ in.).  The mounting points (four on each castor) will take an M5 bolt or screw thread. Each castor with mount weighs almost 600g (1½ lb.).

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]]> Vintage BHI Lo-Vo Lite Adjustable Machinist / Lathe Workshop Lamp https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/product/vintage-bhi-lo-vo-lite-adjustable-machinist-lathe-workshop-lamp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vintage-bhi-lo-vo-lite-adjustable-machinist-lathe-workshop-lamp Sat, 31 Mar 2018 20:40:47 +0000 https://anythinginparticular.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=2254 These BHI Lo-Vo lamps which originally found their place in machinist's benches and other workshop and machine environments are now highly sought after for decors with an industrial feel. Dating from the 1930s-60s they are unashamedly functional but this gives them a great visual appeal. This one is in good condition, albeit with the expected wear and tear from use, with a good shaped shade and good paintwork. The only minor niggles are the lack of the badge/sticker on the shade and the interior of the shade has some discolouration. Overall, the wear and tear merely adds to the intended functional aesthetic.

We have temporarily mounted this one on a wooden base - partly for testing purposes -  but the lamp can be removed from this via screws and re-mounted on the base of your choice.  All joints are sound and their stiffness can be adjusted via the side screws. Although the lamp is wired, as with all electrical items we would recommend testing and re-fitting by the buyer. It should be noted that the length of cable on this lamp is rather restricted, so an inline-switch and re-wiring to a plug might be preferable for the buyer to consider.

The lamp extends to approximatelty 1m (30 in.) and is fully adjustable - the base and shade rotate and there are three independent joints for full flexibility.

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