Charming 3-arm vintage brass "Bouillotte lamp. Silver plated. Adjustable leather textured black tole shade with turn key. Takes standard candelabra bulbs. Newer wiring with cord switch..

Measures 14" diameter x 26.5" height (to top of center pole finial).

Bouillotte lamps were originally designed as a card game accessory. "Bouillotte" being the most popular card game throughout France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Said "lamps" were placed in the center of a a small pedestal table that sate 2-4 players. Shedding light on all player's dealt hands. The adjustable shade shielding their eyes from direct exposure to the harsh flames. Along with a shorter height that all to view (over the shade) their opponent's faces.

In very good vintage condition with no issues of note. Newer 120 volt wiring with cord switch and standard plug has been tested and is working. Tole metal leather textured shade surface is solid with no flaking. See photos for details.