What Is This Style of Light Fixture Called?

Please excuse the poor photos, dealing with poor lighting and they’re hard to get a good angle on due to elevation.
From my limited research it seems like the sockets are 1900-1910, as usual I have no personal knowledge or experience so I’m left to trust the internet on that one. I have not been able to come up with a similar image in terms of the fixture and I’m wondering what these would be called and if the date jives. There is a pair of these and I’m a little fond of them.
A secondary question: If i were to remove and “repurpose” them I’m guessing just a light rub down of the metal parts, maybe with a dab of oil might be the best way to approach the situation? Not knowing what these are supposed to look like it’s just a guess so any guidance/opinions there would be appreciated.
Thank you so much!

 

I'd call it a Mission style pendant fixture. Those dates are accurate on the Perkins "fat boy" keyed sockets. Check the fitter rings. A lot of them had patent dates. UNO was a popular brand back then.

It's tough to tell because of the lighting, but it looks like what's referred to as a Japanned finish where you'd have a darker color with flashes of a copper or brass color.

The cleaning method will be determined by the material. the sockets and the fitters should be brass. Depending on age, the chain may be brass or steel. Check with a magnet. Obviously, you don't want to get steel very wet unless you can get it dried quickly. If you have an air compressor, you can blow off a lot of intricacies of the chain to save time. You can take a damp cloth to the brass.

Check the wiring. If it is cloth wrapped, replace it.

 

Dittto everything said above. This is likely to be solid brass (though the chains may be plated steel). Consequently, this will polish up nicely should you prefer that look. You might need to replace the chains if plated and deteriorated. Otherwise, just clean and apply a paste wax to the brass parts. I have sometimes lacquered steel chains to stabilize rust and enhance any brass still remaining.

 

Great!

Thanks so much folks! You always seem to come through....one of these days I’ll stump somebody!!

 

when you have two units, they may be for a billiard table.

 

They’re in two separate entry ways at this point. The house was built in 1931 so who knows where they were originally or how long they’ve been in the house...they would make great billiard/game room lights, that’s for sure!