L.144

A French "Valentine" lamp, which has a somewhat modified form of the usual Valentine lamps. I was particularly attracted by the light blue glaze of the porcelain and the small, hand-painted cartouches, which rather resemble miniature paintings.

For more information about the French "Valentine" lamps, see L.298.

The thick porcelain wall and the typical light blue glaze of this lamp can also be found at the lamp L.085. The workmanship is so similar that I believe both lamps are from the same manufactory. On both lamps, the golden decorative lines are almost completely rubbed off.

The small tulip shade with its playful shape and painting complements the lamp very nicely.

Lamp Data

Added by me:
Burner, glass chimney, tulip shade and globe holder.

Cleaning and repairs:
No repairs necessary.

Lamp body:
Lamp body of thick, light blue glazed porcelain, multiple stepped, ornamental relief. Beautifully modelled "Valentine" form. Three fields with differently painted flowers. Base Ø 101 mm, bulge 115 mm.
Lamp body is at the same time a font.

Burner:
10’’’ Kosmos burner of Hugo Schneider (?), Leipzig. The basket is from Hugo Schneider.
Wick knob marked: Kosmos Brenner. Wick tube could also be from Brökelmann, Jaeger & Busse, Neheim.
Flat wick 48 mm.

Glass chimney:
10’’’ Kosmos chimney. Height 180 mm, Ø fitter 40 mm.
Marked: Cristalline - Unis France - 10'''.

Shade and shade holder:
Tulip shade, light pink coloured glass, frosted, painted flowers, top rim fluted.
Height 103 mm, Ø fitter 54 and top rim 137 mm.
58 mm globe holder for 10’’’ burners.

Lamp dimensions:
Height up to collar 16.0 cm, total height with chimney 37.6 cm.
Total weight 1150 g.