Antique Brass Turn-Key Lamp Socket with Pull Chain – Salvaged Lighting Part (AS IS)

Description : This is a 7" tall antique brass lamp socket assembly featuring an ornate turn-key switch and pull-chain. The design includes finely cast details with a leafy motif at the base and around the rotary switch area. The socket itself is a classic paddle-style with a beaded pull chain. It retains original wiring and a side-entry arm, likely salvaged from a table lamp or sconce. The brass surface exhibits a warm, aged patina with light oxidation and minor verdigris at the joints. This piece is ideal for restoration projects or for reuse in vintage lighting repairs. Era: Early to Mid 20th Century Style: Traditional / Classical Revival Technique: Machined brass components with cast decorative fittings Tools Used: Lathe, stamping press, soldering torch, wire pullers History: Common in table lamps and early electric fixtures from the 1920s–40s, often paired with cast iron or brass lamp bases. Manufacturer / Maker: Unmarked – style consistent with Leviton or Hubbell sockets of the period Measurements: 7" Tall Suggested Weight: 0.6 lbs Item Number : P13316 Category : Lighting Brand : UK