Empire Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp

19th century, adapted from a single candlestick, on a later base, having a double handled urn form standard, raised on a fluted pedestal with anthemion border, ending in two graduated plinths, the whole mounted with a tole shade, acorn finial; 24-1/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of Samuel P. Reed, Sotheby's New York, April 28, 2007, Lot 165; Private Collection, Maryland
Condition Report: heavy losses/scratching to green finish on shade, discoloration/spotting to bronze finish, some minor areas of verdigris, some loss to gilding, felted base, electric not tested