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Green Toleware and Brass Twin Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France
Elmgarden
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Green Toleware and Brass Twin Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Green Toleware and Brass Twin Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France

A lovely piece, a double brass sconce lamp with its original adjustable toleware shade

A Very traditional design with a centre column and shaped grip to adjust the shade

The shade is Dark Green and Gold

The lamp is all working and in good condition for its age

The lamp is 21” tall, 11.5” long and 9.5” wide

TPM111

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Green Toleware Bouillotte Lamp to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228475
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TPM111
Description
Green Toleware and Brass Twin Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France

A lovely piece, a double brass sconce lamp with its original adjustable toleware shade

A Very traditional design with a centre column and shaped grip to adjust the shade

fig 1. A French twin-light bouillotte desk lamp featuring a dark green painted metal shade with gilt foliate decoration and a brass stem with a dished base.
fig 1. Green Toleware and Brass Twin Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France

The shade is Dark Green and Gold

The lamp is all working and in good condition for its age

The lamp is 21” tall, 11.5” long and 9.5” wide

TPM111

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To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.
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Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Green Toleware Bouillotte Lamp to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228475
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TPM111
Elmgarden
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Archive I A French twin-light bouillotte desk lamp featuring a dark green painted metal shade with gilt foliate decoration and a brass stem with a dished base.

Green Toleware and Brass Twin Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France

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A French twin-light bouillotte desk lamp featuring a dark green painted metal shade with gilt foliate decoration and a brass stem with a dished base.
Green Toleware and Brass Twin Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France
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A French twin-light bouillotte desk lamp featuring a dark green painted metal shade with gilt foliate decoration and a brass stem with a dished base.
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A bouillotte lamp is a traditional French table lamp originating in the eighteenth century, originally designed to illuminate the card game of the same name. It typically features a dished brass base to hold game tokens, one or more candle-inspired light fittings, and an adjustable painted metal shade.

Toleware lighting is constructed from lacquered or painted sheet metal, usually iron or tinplate, combined with cast or turned brass fittings. The shade is often finished with decorative hand-painted gilt motifs, such as foliate scrolls or laurel wreaths.

Authentic pieces feature a weighted dished base designed to catch candle wax or hold counter chips, along with a key-screw mechanism that allows the shade to slide vertically along a central metal shaft to adjust illumination.

Place the lamp on a dark wood office desk, a hallway console table, or a sideboard to provide focused task lighting. The deep green and gold tones pair well with contemporary neutral palettes, brass accents, and traditional leather surfaces.

Dust the painted metal shade using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding water or chemical solvents that could strip the painted detail. Clean the brass elements with a dry cloth, leaving any natural surface patina intact to preserve historical character.
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