Flambeau Couvert Lamp
1st qtr 19th Century
64x35cm
Three light Bouillotte lamp with painted green tin shade, bronze with ormolu finish. The three
arms connecting to a central column of Egyptian styling, each with drip pan balancing on
griffin heads. Arrow ends act as locking screws allowing the raising and lowering of the shade
and candle holder. These lamps were normally placed on a table and got their name from the
card game Bouillotte which was played under their light.
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