Bouilotte lamp - Metal

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Description from the seller

This is a bouillotte lamp, originally a French candlestick with an adjustable metal shade.
Features
Vertical rod with a ring on top and an adjustable-height cap, typical of bouillotte lamps.
Metal, green painted cap and foot with decorative leaf border; this type of painted metal is called 'tole' or 'toleware'.
Originally designed for candles.
Origin and use
The model originates from France around the 18th–19th century and was used as a table or reading lamp for card games (the card game 'bouillotte').

This is a bouillotte lamp, originally a French candlestick with an adjustable metal shade.
Features
Vertical rod with a ring on top and an adjustable-height cap, typical of bouillotte lamps.
Metal, green painted cap and foot with decorative leaf border; this type of painted metal is called 'tole' or 'toleware'.
Originally designed for candles.
Origin and use
The model originates from France around the 18th–19th century and was used as a table or reading lamp for card games (the card game 'bouillotte').

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Metal
Country of Origin
France
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
60 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Colour
Green
Number Of Fittings
1
Estimated Period
1900-2000
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