Yankee Photo Safe Light SL-2 – Swivelier Clamp Mount, 110V 15W

Description :
This vintage Yankee Photo Safe Light (Model SL-2) features a clamp-mounted design by Swivelier Company, Inc., Nanuet, NY. Made for photographic darkroom use, this 110V, 15-watt lamp provides safe lighting for photo paper handling during development. The bell-shaped metal housing is paired with a cream-colored neck and clamp, allowing flexible positioning on work surfaces or shelving. Though untested and sold as-is, it’s an authentic piece of photographic history and can be reused in restoration projects, photography studios, or industrial-style decor.

Era: Mid-20th Century

Style: Functional Industrial / Darkroom Utility

Technique: Pressed steel shade, powder coating, clamp-mount construction

Tools Used: Metal spinning tools, clamp press, ceramic socket installation, electrical wiring tools

History: Swivelier lamps were widely used in photographic labs and educational settings from the 1950s to 1970s.

Manufacturer / Maker: Swivelier Company, Inc. – Nanuet, New York

Measurements: 4 ½" Ø x 10" T

Suggested Weight: 2–3 lbs

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension: 10" W x 10" T x 6" D

Item Number : P15818

Category : Light Fixture

Brand : Swivelier Company, Inc. – Nanuet, New York

Attributes

Material : Metal
Style : Functional Industrial / Darkroom Utility

Measurements

Width : 4 ½"
Height : 10"