Vintage Pigeon Oil Lamp – Rare French Model (c.1900–1930)
Vintage Pigeon lamp, likely dating from 1900–1930, with the Pigeon emblem featuring the dove illustration the lamp is named for.
Key features:
Design: marked "Lampe Pigeon, Garantie Véritable" with additional inscriptions
Historical details: two emblems dated 1885 and 1886, plus the dove image
Height including glass: approx. 24 cm
Condition: vintage, with light signs of age; the bottom of the wall bracket was resoldered at some point; original metal wick holder is missing, but the lamp remains functional
Innovative design: absorbent cotton inside the reservoir gradually releases oil for a long burn time