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Lot 361
Two French Brass Bouillotte Lamps with Tole Shades
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Both late 19th century, now electrified, with three scrolling swan neck arms, engraved geometric patterning, and adjustable tole shades; one with wax candlesticks to arms and later double light fixture mount to upper brass standard, quiver shade adjustment knob, and foliate finial (24.75 in.), the second with three electrified candles, wing form shade adjustment knob and wreath ring finial (22 in.).

The Caroline Faison Antiques Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

Some rubbing to tole painted surfaces and touch ups; scattered areas of verdigris to crevices; wax residue from use.