RARE PAIR OF ANTIQUE ART POTTERY FRENCH MODERATOR LAMPS.

RARE PAIR OF ANTIQUE ART POTTERY FRENCH MODERATOR LAMPS. These wonderful early lamps in this condition are a great rarity. The outstanding art pottery bases resemble early Rookwood with mottled blue background and lovely hand painted enamel floral sprays. Sides have molded handles near the neck, base is fitted with heavy brass gold dore finish feet. The original antique frosted ball shades with cut floral design. The lamp burners are signed in script “Gagneau”. Brass burners are original, working and were never electrified. Underside of the base marked “Gagneau 115 Rue Lafayette”. Moderator lamps were invented in 1836 complete, unaltered working examples such as these are extremely rare as they were only made for a short period of time. They became obsolete in 1847 when the kerosene distillation process was discovered and kerosene lamps then replaced them. True moderator lamps were fueled with pressed olive oil. In general, the few moderator lamps that exist today have usually been converted to electricity, these have not been. SIZE: Approx. 22” t. Frosted ball shades are approx. 7” t. CONDITION: Both lamps are very good to excellent original condition. 5-62264 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Lamp & Glass - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2071	$2,478.00	RARE PAIR OF ANTIQUE ART POTTERY FRENCH MODERATOR LAMPS. These wonderful early lamps in this condition are a great rarity. The outstanding art pottery bases resemble early Rookwood with mottled blue background and lovely hand painted enamel floral sprays. Sides have molded handles near the neck, base is fitted with heavy brass gold dore finish feet. The original antique frosted ball shades with cut floral design. The lamp burners are signed in script “Gagneau”. Brass burners are original, working and were never electrified. Underside of the base marked “Gagneau 115 Rue Lafayette”. Moderator lamps were invented in 1836 complete, unaltered working examples such as these are extremely rare as they were only made for a short period of time. They became obsolete in 1847 when the kerosene distillation process was discovered and kerosene lamps then replaced them. True moderator lamps were fueled with pressed olive oil. In general, the few moderator lamps that exist today have usually been converted to electricity, these have not been. SIZE: Approx. 22” t. Frosted ball shades are approx. 7” t. CONDITION: Both lamps are very good to excellent original condition. 5-62264 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Lamp & Glass - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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