Early 19th Century French Parisian Wall Lantern Circa 1830-40

Early 19th Century French Parisian Wall Lantern circa 1830-40

• French Early 19th Century circa 1830-1840

• Of substantial size

• Crafted from Steel and Tole

• Originally adorned a courtyard or entrance in Paris

• Bearing makers stamp C Ouvrard et J Maisonneuve Paris (C Ouvrard et Cie)

• Featuring an embossed star

• Brass seamed Mansard Style roof

• Copper Chimney topped with brass finials

• Original oil reservoir and illumination reflector have been preserved

• Sympathetically rewired and PAT Tested

• Long braided flex and an inline switch

• Suitable for use as a Table Lamp or for Wall Mounting

• H: 61cm (24") W: 30cm (11.8") D: 25.5cm (10")

This substantially sized French Parisian Wall Lantern from the early 19th century, circa 1830-1840, bears the maker's stamp of C Ouvrard et Cie Paris who were renowned makers of lanterns and candle lamps. It is crafted from steel and tole, featuring an embossed star on a brass-seamed Mansard-style roof and a copper chimney topped with brass finials. The lantern preserves the original oil reservoir and illumination reflector. It has been sympathetically rewired and PAT tested to maintain its authenticity, now equipped with a long braided flex and an inline switch, suitable for use as a table lamp or for wall mounting and wiring into the main circuit. Originally, it would have adorned a courtyard or entrance.

There is some information relating to Ouvrard & Cie, 74 rue Championnet, Paris on the following website Maginot Line - Ouvrard and Villars

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We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system