15 Bec Hugo - Oil lamp - Gilt brass
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Early 20th century French oil lamp by 15 Bec Hugo, in gilt brass and clear glass, with a 53 cm tall body and a 14 cm glass reservoir diameter, not tested for function and offered as a decorative collectible in good condition with age-related wear.
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Early 20th Century French “15 Bec Hugo” Oil Lamp – Brass & Glass Decorative Lamp
An elegant antique French oil lamp combining a finely shaped clear glass reservoir with richly patinated brass fittings. Its tall glass chimney and pierced decorative gallery give it a refined period appearance, ideal for an antique interior or collector’s display.
Key Details
Origin & Period: France, likely early 20th century, reflecting traditional French oil-lamp manufacture.
Markings: The brass burner is engraved “15 Bec Hugo”, while the adjustment knob features a decorative monogram.
Materials & Craftsmanship: Clear glass reservoir and burner globe, brass/metal pedestal base and burner assembly, completed by a tall transparent glass chimney.
Dimensions: Total height approx. 53 cm (20.87 in). Glass reservoir diameter approx. 14 cm (5.51 in).
Condition: Good decorative antique condition with visible traces of age and wear, particularly to the metal surfaces and patina. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Functionality: The lamp has not been tested and is offered primarily as a decorative or collectible object. No guarantee of working condition is provided.
A characterful example of French lighting history, particularly appealing for collectors of antique oil lamps, period lighting and decorative brassware.
Early 20th Century French “15 Bec Hugo” Oil Lamp – Brass & Glass Decorative Lamp
An elegant antique French oil lamp combining a finely shaped clear glass reservoir with richly patinated brass fittings. Its tall glass chimney and pierced decorative gallery give it a refined period appearance, ideal for an antique interior or collector’s display.
Key Details
Origin & Period: France, likely early 20th century, reflecting traditional French oil-lamp manufacture.
Markings: The brass burner is engraved “15 Bec Hugo”, while the adjustment knob features a decorative monogram.
Materials & Craftsmanship: Clear glass reservoir and burner globe, brass/metal pedestal base and burner assembly, completed by a tall transparent glass chimney.
Dimensions: Total height approx. 53 cm (20.87 in). Glass reservoir diameter approx. 14 cm (5.51 in).
Condition: Good decorative antique condition with visible traces of age and wear, particularly to the metal surfaces and patina. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Functionality: The lamp has not been tested and is offered primarily as a decorative or collectible object. No guarantee of working condition is provided.
A characterful example of French lighting history, particularly appealing for collectors of antique oil lamps, period lighting and decorative brassware.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brass type
Gilt brass
Material
Brass, Glass
Designer/artist/maker
15 Bec Hugo
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
53 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1900-1930
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