ARP (Air Raid Precaution) lamps from the WW2 era were designed to comply with blackout regulations during air raids in the UK. During the war, blackout restrictions were imposed to prevent enemy aircraft from identifying targets by city lights. ARP lamps were specially created to provide minimal light while maintaining safety.

This example, comes complete with original cardboard box, instructions/ paperwork, paper packaging and of course, the lamp. Which still has it’s original bulb intact. The box itself is in very good condition, considering it’s just made out of cardboard. The corners appear in good condition, all staples are present, even the label on the box is complete, clear and doesn’t have any rips or tears. The box holds its shape very well.

The included instructions state, in order to use this lamp you “simply need to plug into your lampholder and use your normal switch” which explains the odd looking plug. The lamp itself is in very good condition indeed. The cord is intact, without any fraying (except for the very end which these sort of items all have). The base has no cracks or damage, the posable shaft works as it should and the black shroud is not only present, but in excellent condition. Infact, aside from the box, the only signs of any real wear is on the white rubber oring, which secures the black shroud to the bulb socket. However, despite this wear, the shroud sits perfectly well in place.

These lamps are very scarce now, and to find one in this condition, WITH box and original instructions is unheard of.