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French 19th Century Bouillotte Lamp & Tôle Shade

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
French Bouillotte lamp with its original painted tole shade. Bouillotte is a card game, popular in France during the 18th & 19th centuries. For light, they would use a bouillotte lamp. This particular one is brass with 3 candelabra arms, now U.S.. wired. As the candles would burn down one would use a key, where the shade connects the middle shaft, to lower the shade as the candles burned down. Allowing the players to be free of glare. 1880’s or earlier.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1880’s or earlier
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	4694-7
Incollect Reference #:	427985

Dimensions

H.	30.5 in;	Diam.	14.25 in;
H.	77.47 cm;	Diam.	36.2 cm;

Message from Seller:

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