headlight - Phares Besnard - Les Vestales - 1903
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Rare Antique Acetylene Headlight "Les Vestales" - Phares Besnard Paris - c. 1905
Description:
Magnificent front headlight for a collectible car, model "Les Vestales" manufactured by the famous Besnard Headlights house in Paris. The object is entirely made of solid brass, with its original unrestored patina.
Technical Details: Dimensions 30x30x20 cm, weight about 4.5 kg.
Condition: Exceptionally complete. Original concave glass (shows a crack due to age, but the assembly is very stable).
Interior: Original parabolic mirror well-fixed, bearing the brand "Phares Besnard" with the P underlined. Original acetylene supply tube present.
External Markings: "Les Vestales", "Phares Besnard Paris", "N 825", "Unis France 56", "Breveté Déposé".
A true museum piece for enthusiasts of vintage cars or high-end "industrial" decoration.
Italiano: Raro Faro Antico ad Acetilene "Les Vestales" - Phares Besnard Paris - 1905 ca.
Descrizione:
Splendido esemplare di faro anteriore per auto d'epoca (Brass Era), modello "Les Vestales" prodotto dalla prestigiosa ditta Phares Besnard di Parigi. L'oggetto è interamente in ottone massiccio, con una patina originale non restaurata che ne certifica l'autenticità.
Dettagli Tecnici: Dimensioni 30x30x20 cm, peso circa 4,5 kg.
Condizioni: Eccezionalmente completo. Vetro frontale concavo originale (presenta un taglio di rottura naturale dovuto all'età, ma è molto stabile).
Interno: Specchio parabolico originale presente e fermo, recante il marchio di fabbrica "Phares Besnard" con la tipica P sottolineata. Tubicino originale per l'alimentazione ad acetilene intatto.
Punzonature esterne: "Les Vestales", "Phares Besnard Paris", "N 825", "Unis France 56", "Breveté Déposé".
Pezzo da museo, ideale per collezionisti di automobilia o per un arredamento vintage esclusivo.
Rare Antique Acetylene Headlight "Les Vestales" - Phares Besnard Paris - c. 1905
Description:
Stunning early automobile headlight (Brass Era), "Les Vestales" model produced by the prestigious Phares Besnard of Paris. The object is made of solid brass, featuring its original, unpolished patina that guarantees its authenticity.
Technical Details: Dimensions 30x30x20 cm, weight approx. 4.5 kg.
Condition: Exceptionally complete. Original concave front glass (shows a crack due to age, but it is very stable).
Interior: Original parabolic mirror present and secure, featuring the "Phares Besnard" trademark (underlined P). Original acetylene gas feed tube is intact.
External Markings: "Les Vestales", "Phares Besnard Paris", "N 825", "Unis France 56", "Breveté Déposé".
A museum-quality piece, perfect for automobilia collectors or as an exclusive vintage interior design element.
Rare Antique Acetylene Headlight "Les Vestales" - Phares Besnard Paris - c. 1905
Description:
Magnificent front headlight for a collectible car, model "Les Vestales" manufactured by the famous Besnard Headlights house in Paris. The object is entirely made of solid brass, with its original unrestored patina.
Technical Details: Dimensions 30x30x20 cm, weight about 4.5 kg.
Condition: Exceptionally complete. Original concave glass (shows a crack due to age, but the assembly is very stable).
Interior: Original parabolic mirror well-fixed, bearing the brand "Phares Besnard" with the P underlined. Original acetylene supply tube present.
External Markings: "Les Vestales", "Phares Besnard Paris", "N 825", "Unis France 56", "Breveté Déposé".
A true museum piece for enthusiasts of vintage cars or high-end "industrial" decoration.
Italiano: Raro Faro Antico ad Acetilene "Les Vestales" - Phares Besnard Paris - 1905 ca.
Descrizione:
Splendido esemplare di faro anteriore per auto d'epoca (Brass Era), modello "Les Vestales" prodotto dalla prestigiosa ditta Phares Besnard di Parigi. L'oggetto è interamente in ottone massiccio, con una patina originale non restaurata che ne certifica l'autenticità.
Dettagli Tecnici: Dimensioni 30x30x20 cm, peso circa 4,5 kg.
Condizioni: Eccezionalmente completo. Vetro frontale concavo originale (presenta un taglio di rottura naturale dovuto all'età, ma è molto stabile).
Interno: Specchio parabolico originale presente e fermo, recante il marchio di fabbrica "Phares Besnard" con la tipica P sottolineata. Tubicino originale per l'alimentazione ad acetilene intatto.
Punzonature esterne: "Les Vestales", "Phares Besnard Paris", "N 825", "Unis France 56", "Breveté Déposé".
Pezzo da museo, ideale per collezionisti di automobilia o per un arredamento vintage esclusivo.
Rare Antique Acetylene Headlight "Les Vestales" - Phares Besnard Paris - c. 1905
Description:
Stunning early automobile headlight (Brass Era), "Les Vestales" model produced by the prestigious Phares Besnard of Paris. The object is made of solid brass, featuring its original, unpolished patina that guarantees its authenticity.
Technical Details: Dimensions 30x30x20 cm, weight approx. 4.5 kg.
Condition: Exceptionally complete. Original concave front glass (shows a crack due to age, but it is very stable).
Interior: Original parabolic mirror present and secure, featuring the "Phares Besnard" trademark (underlined P). Original acetylene gas feed tube is intact.
External Markings: "Les Vestales", "Phares Besnard Paris", "N 825", "Unis France 56", "Breveté Déposé".
A museum-quality piece, perfect for automobilia collectors or as an exclusive vintage interior design element.
Details
Type
headlight
Number of objects
1
Year
1903
Brand
Phares Besnard
Condition
Very good
Model
Les Vestales
Width
30 cm
Height
20 cm
Depth
30 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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