French 'Pigeon' Oil Lamp

Name: French 'Pigeon' Oil Lamp
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1116861
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Lancaster Antiques

Description

Circa 1880-1910 A small French oil lamp referred to as a 'Pigeon Lamp' designed by Charles Pigeon 1838-1915, who became known for creating small, portable non explosive lamps.

This has the original glass shade and is in very good condition. It measures 24cm in height and the base is approximately 8cm in diameter.

On the front is the wording:

LAMPE OLYMPE

GARANTIE

VERITABLE

INEXPLOSIBLE A'ESSENCE MINERALE

and underneath a lot more details with the Olympic rings.

The wording is clear and the item has been polished but not lacquered.

Postage and packing for the UK mainland only is included in the price and for outside areas or abroad, please contact us for a delivery quote.

Physical Dimensions

Height

24cm (9.45")

Width

8cm (3.15")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

Lancaster Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1116861

Dealers Internal Reference

1715

Description

Circa 1880-1910 A small French oil lamp referred to as a 'Pigeon Lamp' designed by Charles Pigeon 1838-1915, who became known for creating small, portable non explosive lamps.

This has the original glass shade and is in very good condition. It measures 24cm in height and the base is approximately 8cm in diameter.