Early 20th Century Empire Style White Metal Hotbed Lamp, 1890s

Description

This Bouillotte lamp in white metal has a circular shade in green sheet metal, decorated with golden laurel leaves. It … more This Bouillotte lamp in white metal has a circular shade in green sheet metal, decorated with golden laurel leaves. It is adjustable in height on its square shaft with a butterfly screw.
This lamp illuminates by three arms of light in S which support bobèches and beaded collars, on which rest the "candles".
Created in the 18th century for game rooms, this lamp takes its name from a card game: the Bouillotte. Today, this model of lamp is often sought after for the lighting of desks and pedestal tables, for which it is perfectly adapted.

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Period : Early XXth century.

Perfect condition after restoration in our workshop. Electricity revised and operational.

European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less