A C Paris Breveté Brass Spring-Loaded Candle Lamps, Late 19th C.
£750.00
Description
This museum-quality pair of antique brass lamps represents a pinnacle of clever design from the Late 19th Century Belle Époque era in Paris. These are not common candlesticks, but a fascinating, functional example of sophisticated lighting technology designed to compete with the advent of early electricity.
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A Rare Fin-de-Siècle Masterpiece of Parisian Lighting Innovation
This museum-quality pair of antique brass lamps represents a pinnacle of clever design from the Late 19th Century Belle Époque era in Paris. These are not common candlesticks, but a fascinating, functional example of sophisticated lighting technology designed to compete with the advent of early electricity.
These lamps are definitively marked "A C Paris BPVETÉ" (likely A C Breveté), signifying they were a patented invention from a specialized Parisian manufacturer. The "Breveté" (French for patented) stamp confirms the unique status of the mechanism and places their origin firmly within the technological boom of the c. 1880–1900 period.
The enduring appeal of this set lies in its spring-loaded mechanism. This ingenious invention solved the central problem of candle lighting: the dropping flame.
A strong internal original spring applies constant upward pressure. As the candle burns, the spring automatically pushes the remaining wax up, ensuring the flame stays at a consistent, optimal height within the globe. This guaranteed maximum, reliable illumination.
The lamps are fully intact and exceptionally rare for their completeness, retaining both original internal springs, the original hand-blown glass globes (hurricane shades), and the highly practical built-in match compartment for a truly self-contained lighting solution.
This pair stands out for its exceptional state of preservation. The brass retains its deep, historical patina—it has been deliberately not over-cleaned to maintain its authenticity and historical character. Finding a complete, working, matching pair of this specific French patented design with all original elements is increasingly difficult, making this a definitive acquisition for the serious collector of mechanical antiques or period French décor.
Condition Report
This pair presents beautifully, with its antique charm greatly enhanced by the preserved patina and the fully functional, rare patented mechanism.
Measurement
Height: 43 cm / 16.9 inches (each)
Width: 10 cm / 3.9 inches (each)
Depth: 10 cm / 3.9 inches (each)
Weight: 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs (each)
