Featured in this lot is this bronze, three arm French Empire style bouillotte lamp from the early 1900s. A Bouillotte lamp is a French-style table lamp that first appeared in the 18th century under the reign of Louis XVI. It was first intended for use when playing Bouillotte, a popular gambling card game akin to poker. These lamps were originally designed for candles and were later converted for electric lighting. One of the most distinguishing elements is the movable shade, which is typically made of tole (painted metal), parchment, or brass. The shade is attached to a central rod and can be raised and lowered to adjust the brightness. In its original candle-lit form, players could change the shade as the candles burnt down to control the brightness. This lamp has been converted to electric and shows three arms in the shape of swans. The bottom shows a large, bowl like base. The top shows the end of an arrow that can be loosened and tightened to raise and lower the shade. The very top can be screwed off to take the entire shade off of the support pole. The tole (painted metal) shade appears to brass with metal lining on the top and the bottom. It is painted black and features floral designs near the bottom of the shade. The interior of the shade shows brass. The lamp is in good condition with wear present from its age and use over the years, but no signs of major damage is noted. Lamp has not been tested for functionality. It measures 13 3/8" L x 13 3/8" W x 28 1/2" H and weighs 7 pounds and 2 ounces.