Former barn light was used as a infra-red light to keep the animals warm. Made by veb narva artas arnstadt ddr in east germany during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite conic lampshade and iron grid. The original socket requirers e 27/ e 26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight of the lamp is 1,5 kg. this piece has an attribution mark, i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution, european plug (up to 250v).the wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.