Rare Anglepoise Model 1209 Task Lamp

A Masterpiece of Melbourne’s Industrial Golden Age. While the Anglepoise is globally recognised as a British design icon, this rare 4-spring Model 1209 carries a uniquely Australian provenance. Produced under license by Reynolds Engineering in Melbourne, this lamp is a significant artifact from Victorias post-war manufacturing boom, an era when local engineering firms were trusted to replicate the worlds most precise designs to exacting standards. The Anglepoise was born from the mind of George Carwardine, an automotive suspension engineer. In 1932, he developed a spring that could be moved easily but would remain perfectly rigid when released. The Model 1209 was the rugged, industrial predecessor to the domestic 1227. It was designed for the heavy-duty environments of the 1930s and 40s, used by the RAAF, maritime navigators, and architects. Its defining feature is the four-spring mechanism, which offers a superior reach and a heavy mechanical feel that later domestic models lack. In the mid-20th century, import tariffs meant that for an Australian to own an Anglepoise, it had to be made here. Reynolds Engineering, operating out of Melbournes industrial heartland, became the local custodian of Carwardines patent. These Melbourne-made versions are distinguished by their incredibly heavy cast-iron bases and a level of durability intended for the working Australian office. To find a 1209 with the original Reynolds Engineering stamp is to find a piece of local history that bridged the gap between British innovation and Australian craft. We have intentionally preserved the oringlw patina and authentic surface wear on the black finish. These marks are the fingerprints of its history, giving the lamp a depth that no modern reproduction can match. The four-spring assembly has been balanced and serviced. It moves with that signature weightless precision and holds its position firmly. Professionally tested and tagged for immediate use in Australia.

Condition Details:
In very good condition showing only a few signs of wear such as small marks or scuffs.