Vintage Empire Style Brass Swans Bouillotte LAMP Adjustable Metal Tole Shade
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:49540659 | Featured Refinements: Bouillotte Lamps |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown |
Hard to find French Style Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade Swan form candle arms and good fittings, adjustable matching black tole metal shade.The electric lamp features a deep-dish tray with three candlesticks and a central shaft for adjustable shade. The height of the tole shade adjusts with a screw key in the shape of arrow feathers. Lamp has two sockets with on/off pull chains.Measurements: 27 3/4" high from base to top of finial, the middle body of this lamp with swan candle holder...s measures roughly 9"diameter, the base measures 6" across, the shade is 6 1/8" wide and 14" across bottom of shade. The shade can be adjusted up or down.History: The bouillotte lamp was created in the 18th century to illuminate players during the game of bouillotte, a gambling card game of the same name, that was the precursor to poker. A small elegant lamp with the base consisting of a dish-shaped tray, to hold game tokens, supported a central shaft fitted with two or three candle brackets, and a metal shade. The height of the shade adjusted by means of a screw key which was lowered as the candles burned down to protect the player's eyes from the glare.In excellent and working condition and has been well cared for and maintained.This item may need to be shipped in more than one box to assure safe delivery, shipping cost will reflect that.******** READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY ******* If you see the eBay “Make Offer” button, please feel free to do so, we carefully consider all offers made through eBay. We search high and low for unique estate items, collectibles and more. Most items we sell are previously owned, one-of-a-kind to us, unique or rare - meaning we don’t have in-stock replacements. As a result of our inventory’s uniqueness, we don’t accept returns. We offer NO GUARANTY ON ELECTRONIC ITEMS, though they are tested and their working condition is listed accurately. We do our best to describe and take pictures of the actual item. Please examine them, as they are part of the description. We intentionally take photos of the actual item and only use stock photos to add to the descriptive context. We carefully package and ship your items ourselves to ensure safe delivery. We ship via ensured carrier on most items, in case of damage in shipping (which is happening with more frequency lately). Because each item is unique, actual carrier is determined after packaging is completed. We use quality recycled packing materials when we can, so as to be eco-friendly and save you as much on shipping as possible. ***PLEASE CHECK SHIPPING CHARGES TO YOUR DESTINATION PRIOR TO COMMITTING TO PURCHASE OR BIDDING. PACKAGE DIMENSIONS AND ESTIMATED FINAL WEIGHT ARE INPUT INTO LISTINGS AND PRICES ARE GENERATED BY EBAY BASED ON DESTINATION. WE DO NOT CONTROL SHIPPING PRICES BEYOND INPUTTING REQUESTED INFO ABOUT PACKAGING*** Any Questions? Customer service is important to us, so PLEASE contact us with questions or clarifications BEFORE committing to bid or purchase. Buy with confidence. Check our rating and consistent positive feedback. If you encounter any problems please FIRST contact us through eBay. We will do our best to service your request. Thanks for shopping!
