Title
A Louis XVI Style Silvered Metal Bouillotte Lamp
Object Type
Creator
Date
c. 1900
Description
A LOUIS XVI STYLE SILVERED METAL BOUILLOTTE LAMP (French, c. 1900) with a black painted paper shade. The circular base leads to a fluted columnar silver shaft, from this emanates a thin metal shaft with four U-shaped candle arms with circular beaded drip pans, fluted candle cups, and removable beaded collars. The lamp is topped by a ring form finial.
a = lamp, b = shade, c = finial, d-g = candle drip pans
a = lamp, b = shade, c = finial, d-g = candle drip pans
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
silvered metal
Extent
33" x 9" x 9"
Collection
Source
Bequest of Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe, 1985.
Identifier
PSNC.2032a-g
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