Superb Carcel lamp in gilded and patinated bronze from the Empire period

Superb carcel lamp in gilded and patinated bronze from the empire period circa 1815 was in the shape of a fluted column bronze identity plate trigger button at the base rear tulip brand mazda total height: 78 cm history: patented by the watchmaker guillaume carcel in october 1800, the carcel lamp was formerly equipped with a clockwork mechanism located in the foot, which coupled with a pump, was responsible for sending the combustion oil directly into the spout. The first models were wound under the foot, then from 1810 the winding square was located on the side, as is the case with our lamps. Precious and expensive, these mechanical lamps were manufactured by different parisian establishments, carcel, gagneau, gotten to name a few. In a classic antique column format, consistent with the lamps invented by guillaume carcel, these lamps are however distinguished by their very good quality...