Charming 3-arm vintage brass "Bouillotte lamp. Silver plated. Adjustable leather textured black tole shade with turn key. Takes standard candelabra bulbs. Newer wiring with cord switch..

Measures 14" diameter x 26.5" height (to top of center pole finial).

Bouillotte lamps were originally designed as a card game accessory. "Bouillotte" being the most popular card game throughout France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Said "lamps" were placed in the center of a a small pedestal table that sate 2-4 players. Shedding light on all player's dealt hands. The adjustable shade shielding their eyes from direct exposure to the harsh flames. Along with a shorter height that all to view (over the shade) their opponent's faces.

In very good vintage condition with no issues of note. Newer 120 volt wiring with cord switch and standard plug has been tested and is working. Tole metal leather textured shade surface is solid with no flaking. See photos for details.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In very good vintage condition with no issues of note. Newer 120 volt wiring with cord switch and standard plug has been tested and is working. Leather textured metal tole shade surface is solid with no flaking. See photos for details.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Silverplate, Tole

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Plug Type: Type A
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Is this piece in working condition? Yes, I have checked myself that this piece works
Power Sources: Corded
Voltage: Up to 120V (US Standard)
Lamp Shade: Included

Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; In very good vintage condition with no issues of note. Newer 120 volt wiring with cord switch and standard plug has been tested and is working. Leather textured metal tole shade surface is solid with no flaking. See photos for details.