Lot #338: Vintage Metal Bouillotte Lamp

For those who love a good card game, one of the more unique lamp styles to seek out on the antique market today is the Bouillotte lamp. An elegant creation that reflects a bygone era of aristocratic entertainment, Bouillotte lamps capture an air of history and timeless sophistication that can make for a brilliant addition to your home or office’s interior and your antique collection.Perhaps the most brilliant aspect of the traditional Bouillotte lamp’s design is the adjustable slide on which the lampshade is mounted. With the turn of a key, the tôle shade of a Bouillotte lamp can be easily raised to insert new candles, or lowered to better focus the light of the flickering flames of a dwindling candle. Great looking original paint with tole decoration, all original and easily adjustable as you can see in the photos. Dimensions: 18" h. Pickup category timeslot {A}