(34) This listing is for a Characterful Antique  (c late1800s / early 1900s) Traditional French Original ''Mr Pigeon' brand, Vintners Brass 'Lampe Pigeon' Pigeon Lamp, It is 24.5cm high including it's chimney and it has a 7.3cm diameter body. It is marked: 'Lampe Pigeon' 'Garantie Veritable' Inexplosible L'Essence Mineralle' together with other information. It bears two 'Medialle D'Argent' from the 1885 Paris exhibition, and it has a 'Mr Pigeon' Pigeon holding a lamp in its beak, 'Marque Fabrique'. It has a flat profile side handle , which again shows the 'Pigeon' makers stamp. The handle has an eye, enabling it to be either hand held or wall mounted. It has a cotton wad interior, making it spill proof, a NEW adjustable wick with a brass winding knob, a crimped brass chimney holder, and a pot belly shaped glass chimney.

The Pigeon lamp, was invented by Charles Pigeon, it is a type of portable oil lamp known for its safety and non-explosive design, Charles Pigeon (1838 -1915) a French inventor created the lamp, and patented it in 1884. The lamp gained popularity and recognition, especially after being showcased at the 1900 World Exhibition in Paris. Pigeon used a logo of a Pigeon holding a lamp in its beak. 

This lovely lamp which is in WORKING ORDER would make an interesting item of home décor, and would be particularly well suited to someone with an interest in Viticulture / Wine Making.

I Have More Pigeon Lamps, and French Collectibles, Together With Numerous Other Vintage and Antique Listings - Multi Item Postage Discount would of course be given where applicable.

Thank you for taking time to peruse my collection, and stay well,      Colin.