Featured in this lot is this pair of French Empire style brass bouillotte lamps from the 20th Century. 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. The lamps have been converted to electric and show a brass construction with tole (painted metal) shades. The shades show a beige color with bronze colored stripes. The bottom shows a bowl like base. The top shows the end of an arrow which 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. They show good condition overall with some wear present to the shades such as paint chipping. They measure 8 5/8" L x 12 7/8" W x 24 1/2" H. They have a collective weight of 11 pounds and 8 ounces.