Terrific c 1930s-40s Pass & Seymour Deco styled Alabax Porcelain sconce lighting fixture AL3129 NOS (New Old Stock) complete with hardware! The hardware includes 2 gaskets, one that fits in the bottom of the fixture to protect the shade (not included) and we think the other one doesn't go with this .. but it was in the box so we're keeping it there. There is also a bracket with fiber washer and long screw that fits across the back and holds the fixture and also the standard bracket and 2 screws that mount to the box. Fixture measures approximately 6.5" x 3.5" and has an integrated polarized outlet directly in the porcelain fixture! We note there's only 1 screw there and 2 holes but that's as intended based on how the internal piece is fixed .. probably to change the orientation. No shade. Can probably be mounted up or down but typical installation would be with the outlet on the bottom (see one of our photos). There are very small marks on the top (or bottom!), very minor but they are there. Gorgeous super heavy porcelain with beautiful glazed surface these were the highest quality you could get and beat the pants of lesser makers .. absolutely no comparison with todays mass produced copies. In fact without the hardware it weighs 2 full lbs! Boxes are dirty and worn but the contents are unused. There may be minor variation or shelf wear that is not considered flaws. A great find. Please examine our good clear photos carefully as they are integral to this listing. WYSIWYG. Sold As Is, as found. Please check out our other lighting listings including other Alabax fixtures and Deco shades. Have ?'s .. by all means ask, we're happy to help if we can.
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