Extremely Rare Vintage Automobile Oil Lamp – Coll. J. Girard, Paris (1920s–1930s) showing lit classic oil lamp close-up.
Close-up of extremely rare vintage automobile oil lamp – Coll. J. Girard, Paris (1920s–1930s) brand engraving on metal surface
Extremely Rare Vintage Automobile Oil Lamp – Coll. J. Girard, Paris (1920s–1930s) showing intricate metal and glass details
Extremely Rare Vintage Automobile Oil Lamp – Coll. J. Girard, Paris (1920s–1930s) held by hand showing lit flame inside metal frame
Extremely Rare Vintage Automobile Oil Lamp – Coll. J. Girard, Paris (1920s–1930s) showing detailed metal and lit flame.
Extremely Rare Vintage Automobile Oil Lamp – Coll. J. Girard, Paris (1920s–1930s) with red glass reflector and metal casing.
Extremely Rare Vintage Automobile Oil Lamp – Coll. J. Girard, Paris (1920s–1930s) with intricate blue glass panels and red side gem detail
Extremely Rare Vintage Automobile Oil Lamp – Coll. J. Girard, Paris (1920s–1930s) lit antique French car lamp close-up.
Extremely Rare Vintage Automobile Oil Lamp – Coll. J. Girard, Paris (1920s–1930s) with glass panels and antique metalwork detail
Extremely Rare Vintage Automobile Oil Lamp – Coll. J. Girard, Paris (1920s–1930s) held showing metal detailing and craftsmanship

Extremely Rare Vintage Automobile Oil Lamp – Coll. J. Girard, Paris (1920s–1930s)

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Rare French automobile oil lamp by Coll. J. Girard (CJ Paris), in good working condition. These lamps were originally mounted on the sides of early cars, with a small oil reservoir beneath the housing.

Key features:
Maker: Coll. J. Girard, Paris (marked "CJ Paris" on the plate)
Estimated production date: 1920s–1930s
Design details: clear front lens, blue/clear side lens, red prism lens on the opposite side
Height: approx. 17 cm
Condition: vintage, complete and functional, with light signs of age; sliding latch and handle don't fully close; excludes the glass shown underneath in photos
Material: nickel finish
Adjustment: wick holder can be adjusted via the knob underneath

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