The Strand Pattern 23 Mk2 500W 20° was the first mass-produced spotlight. Unlike its predecessors which were primarily constructed from sheet metal the Pattern 23’s body was manufactured from aluminium, using high pressure die-casting.

Strands ‘Baby Spot’ the Pattern 23 revolutionised stage lighting, using optics and reflector technology which provided over twice the light output of any similar wattage spot of the day.