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Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Elmgarden
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Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp

A lovely piece, an old silver plated triple sconce lamp and it comes with it original Toleware shade decorated with Classical leaf patterns

The lamp is all working and the silver is dark in the continental manner

The lamp is 10” tall, 11” in diameter

CS85

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this French Bouillotte Desk Lamp to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075115
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CS85
Description
Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp
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A lovely piece, an old silver plated triple sconce lamp and it comes with it original Toleware shade decorated with Classical leaf patterns.
Elmgarden

The lamp is all working and the silver is dark in the continental manner

The lamp is 10” tall, 11” in diameter

CS85

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this French Bouillotte Desk Lamp to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075115
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CS85
Elmgarden
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A silver-plated French bouillotte desk lamp featuring a green tole shade with gold scroll detailing and three candlestick lights set in a dished base.
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Archive I A silver-plated French bouillotte desk lamp featuring a green tole shade with gold scroll detailing and three candlestick lights set in a dished base.

Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp

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A silver-plated French bouillotte desk lamp featuring a green tole shade with gold scroll detailing and three candlestick lights set in a dished base.
Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Ref: SA1075115
A silver-plated French bouillotte desk lamp featuring a green tole shade with gold scroll detailing and three candlestick lights set in a dished base.
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Originating in 18th-century France, the bouillotte lamp was designed specifically for the card game of the same name. Its heavy base provided stability on the gaming table, while the adjustable tole shade was lowered as candles burned down to shield players eyes from glare.

Traditional bouillotte lamps feature a cast metal base, often rendered in solid brass, bronze, or silver plate, paired with a painted sheet metal shade known as tole. The base frequently incorporates a dished tray to hold gaming counters or accessories.

Authentic pieces feature heavy metal construction, hand-painted or gilt decoration on the shade, and an adjustable key or screw mechanism on the central shaft. Look for natural wear to the painted surface, patina on the metalwork, and evidence of historical conversion from wax candle sockets to electrical wiring.

Position a bouillotte lamp on an executive writing desk, a mahogany sideboard, or a library table to introduce classical lighting proportions. The combination of painted metal and polished metalwork serves as a structured focal point against modern neutral backdrops.

Dust the painted tole shade regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth without liquid polish or abrasive chemicals, which can damage original hand-painted details. Metal elements can be wiped clean with a soft cloth to preserve the existing surface patina.
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