Giuillouard / The Arms & Westlake CO - Adolphe Lafront Guillouard - Lantern (2) - firefly /U.C.C.CO - Metal, Glass - Two iconic pieces of history

Lot consisting of two iconic lamps from the late 1800s, early 1900s. The first is a vintage kerosene (or oil) storm lantern by the famous French brand Guillouard, specifically the Luciole model. Introduced originally in 1927 by Adolphe Lafont Guillouard, this model has become an icon of European industrial design and is today a highly sought-after piece by collectors and enthusiasts of rustic or loft-style furnishings. Main features of the object: Robust structure: Made of metal (often hot-dip galvanized steel) with side tubes for air recirculation that optimize flame stability. Protective globe: Original convex central glass to protect the wick, surrounded by crisscross safety wires. Distinctive elements: Features the badge with the name LUCIOLE raised at the base and the typical red cap of the fuel tank, characteristic of productions of this brand. Portability: Equipped with a large top handle in metal wire designed for hand carrying or easy hanging; the lamp has not been tested but is complete with all original pieces, therefore presumably functional. Measurements: 40x20x14

The second antique kerosene lamp transformed into a candlestick or to be electrified, a historic American railroad lantern, specifically the model "The Adams" or "Reliable", produced by The Adams & Westlake Company. Although the surface has been completely repainted white, the factory marks and historical data on the metal cap are clearly visible: Details of the Marks and Manufacturer's Mark Producer: In the outer circular section the words "THE ADAMS & WESTLAKE CO." are clearly legible. Historical Headquarters: Just below it the inscription "CHICAGO" is stamped. Patents (Patent Dates): On the lower peripheral edge of the metal cap the dates of historical patents registered by the company can be glimpsed, typical of the early 1900s (often dated 1907 or 1909 in the globe-high models). This antique railroad lantern (or "Railroad Lantern" style), originally powered by kerosene and attributable to the type of lanterns produced by historic brands such as Adams & Westlake (Adlake). Specifically, the inscription printed on the metal cap is "U.C.C.Co.", which very likely refers to the Union Carbide & Carbon Corporation (founded in 1917, today known as Union Carbide), which used lanterns of this type within its chemical, mining plants, or on its private railroad spurs. The metal body of the lantern, including the lower protective cage, has been entirely repainted with a matte gray opaque paint of a modern type, while inside one glimpses a decorative filament bulb indicating a conversion to domestic electric power. Conditions as in the photo. Measurements: 34x18x18