{"product_id":"japanese-taisho-x-ray-lamp-restored-antique-matsushita-electric","title":"Japanese Taisho X-Ray Lamp Restored Antique Matsushita Electric","description":"\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1siqq5y\" data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"303\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eAuthentic Japanese Antique Taisho–Early Showa Medical X-Ray Lamp | Working Industrial Spotlight | Matsushita Electric | Original Adjustable Stand | Japanese Antique Auction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eOwn an extraordinary piece of Japanese medical and industrial history with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eextremely rare Taisho–Early Showa era medical X-ray light assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally used as part of Japan's pioneering radiological equipment during the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eSourced from an \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eOfficial Japanese Antique Auction\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fascinating artifact represents the dawn of Japanese electrical medical engineering. During the Taisho (1912–1926) and early Showa periods, manufacturers such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eMatsushita Electric (now Panasonic)\u003c\/strong\u003e produced some of Japan's earliest electrical medical devices, including diagnostic lighting and X-ray equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eIts impressive industrial appearance features a heavy cast-metal cylindrical housing mounted on an adjustable mechanical support. Below the main housing is a leather bellows focusing mechanism, allowing the angle and projection distance to be adjusted—an engineering solution commonly found on early medical imaging and examination equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eThe sturdy wooden adjustment frame includes a mechanical hand wheel used to raise, lower, and securely position the lamp during operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eUnlike many surviving examples that remain incomplete or non-functional, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003ethis unit has been professionally fitted with a new electrical cord\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original wiring had deteriorated and was incompatible with modern electrical standards, so it has been safely replaced. The lamp is now \u003cstrong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003efully functional\u003c\/strong\u003e and works beautifully as a dramatic industrial spotlight, display lamp, museum-style conversation piece, or interior décor item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eAs a special bonus, the display stand shown in the photographs will be included as a complimentary gift with the purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1649c9u\" data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2067\"\u003e🟢 Authentic Japanese Taisho–Early Showa Era medical equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2111\"\u003e🟢 Rare early medical X-ray light assembly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e🟢 Heavy cast metal industrial construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e🟢 Adjustable leather bellows focusing system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003e🟢 Mechanical wooden adjustment frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e🟢 New electrical cord professionally installed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2333\"\u003e🟢 Fully working as decorative spotlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003e🟢 Original industrial engineering design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e🟢 Display stand included as a complimentary gift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e🟢 Sourced from an Official Japanese Antique Auction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"12c7b4n\" data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003eDuring the early decades of the 20th century, Japan rapidly embraced modern electrical engineering and medical technology. Hospitals and universities began using imported and domestically produced X-ray equipment for diagnosis and research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"3033\"\u003eEarly radiological devices combined precision mechanical adjustments with heavy metal shielding and adjustable focusing mechanisms. Today, surviving examples are exceptionally scarce because most were retired, dismantled, or discarded as medical technology rapidly evolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3147\"\u003eThis piece survives as an outstanding example of early Japanese industrial craftsmanship and medical innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3149\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"7zrzpy\" data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3220\"\u003eVery good antique condition considering its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003eThe metal housing, wooden frame, bellows mechanism, and mechanical adjustment system all display honest age-related wear, surface patina, and signs of decades of use that contribute to the authenticity and historical character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3702\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"3468\" data-end=\"3514\"\u003eoriginal electrical cord has been replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e because the original wiring had become damaged and was incompatible with modern electrical systems. The replacement allows the lamp to operate safely using contemporary power connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003eThe lamp is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3716\" data-end=\"3736\"\u003efully functional\u003c\/strong\u003e and is best suited today as decorative industrial lighting or a display piece. It is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3822\" data-end=\"3854\"\u003enot intended for medical use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"3936\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3941\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"yzh1rk\" data-start=\"3943\" data-end=\"3972\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"3972\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"4424\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rzcrzm\" data-start=\"3974\" data-end=\"3989\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1js2jhc\" data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4036\"\u003ePeriod: Taisho–Early Showa (circa 1912–1935)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r359xv\" data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4087\"\u003eManufacturer: Believed to be Matsushita Electric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h9ads4\" data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4155\"\u003eMaterial: Cast metal, wood, leather, steel, electrical components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ygypnn\" data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4185\"\u003eMechanical focusing bellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mwpxqt\" data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4219\"\u003eAdjustable wooden support frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d038db\" data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4258\"\u003eNew modern electrical cord installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ry0e4f\" data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4289\"\u003eWorking decorative spotlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c3hzlv\" data-start=\"4290\" data-end=\"4326\"\u003eOriginal antique medical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h9h2kl\" data-start=\"4327\" data-end=\"4375\"\u003eDisplay stand included as a complimentary gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sq1wsl\" data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4424\"\u003eAcquisition: Official Japanese Antique Auction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wkb4rl\" data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4446\"\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4894\"\u003eAuthentic Japanese medical equipment from the Taisho and early Showa periods is becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly examples retaining their original mechanical assemblies. This remarkable piece bridges the history of medicine, industrial design, and early electrical engineering, making it an exceptional acquisition for collectors of medical antiques, industrial décor, museums, photography studios, or historical exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Real Timeless Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59551169249566,"sku":"C441","price":414.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/3998\/6462\/files\/JapaneseAntiqueTaishoMedicalSpotlightLampIndustrialDecor1.jpg?v=1783154017","url":"https:\/\/www.realtimelessvintage.com\/products\/japanese-taisho-x-ray-lamp-restored-antique-matsushita-electric","provider":"Real Timeless Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}