Offered by: Julia Boston Antiques
588 KING'S ROAD London SW6 2DX , England Call Seller 4402076106783

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PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY TOLE ARGAND OIL LAMPS CONVERTED TO ELECTRICITY

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  • Description
    PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY TOLE ARGAND OIL LAMPS CONVERTED TO ELECTRICITY
    A pair of green and gold painted 'quinquet' lamps, the shaft in the form of a vase, the scrolled handles held by medallions surmounting palmettes, raised on a circular pedestal sitting on an octagonal base.
    Louis-Philippe period, France c. 1840
    Shown with 18" gathered silk shade available separately.

    HEIGHT TO THE TOP OF THE BULB HOLDER: 54 cm (21¼")
    DIAMETER: 12.5 cm (5")
    HEIGHT TO THE TOP OF THE SHADE: 77 cm (30¼")

    The 'Quinquet' lamp is named after Antoine-Arnoult Quinquet, a Parisian pharmacist who introduced the Argand lamp to France in the late 18th century. Compared to earlier oil lamps it burned brighter and was more efficient in it's combustion of the candle wick and oil requiring less trimming of the wick.

    £5,200
  • More Information
    Origin: France
    Period: 19th Century
    Creation Date: 1840
    Styles / Movements: Traditional, Louis Philippe
    Dealer Reference #: 4869
    Incollect Reference #: 740415
  • Dimensions
    H. 30.31 in; Diam. 4.92 in;
    H. 77 cm; Diam. 12.5 cm;
Message from Seller:

Julia Boston Antiques, established over 30 years ago in London, specializes in fine European antiques and decoration, with a particular focus on 18th and 19th century French furniture. Located on King's Road, it has become a destination for interior designers, architects, and collectors from around the world. For more information, contact 4402076106783 or email info@juliaboston.com.

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