Antique Briet Paris France Double Gourd Siphon Soda Water Maker & Dispenser Now Table Lamp Base - Circa 1800s

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This Really is a Great Looking & Unique Table Lamp Base. It is Made out of a Authentic Antique Gazogene … Read more This Really is a Great Looking & Unique Table Lamp Base. It is Made out of a Authentic Antique Gazogene / Seltzogene "Double Gourd" Style Siphon - Carbonated Soda Water Maker & Dispenser. It was Made in Paris France During the Mid to Late 19th Century. It is Embossed "BRIET" Confirming the it was Made by Jean-Claude Briet who Patented the Device in 1841. These were Typically used in Homes, Apothecaries & Bars Etc. The Base is Made Out of White Hard Paste Paris Porcelain. The Mid Section - Spigot is Pewter. It has Two Thick Hand Blown Glass Globes with Hand Woven Cane Exteriors. At Some Point in the Past it has Been Professionally Converted - Adapted to be Used and Displayed as a Lamp. Note Also that it has The Added Feature of a Custom Made Lathe Turned Oak Wood Base to Enhance its Display.

I have Tested the Cord and Socket with a Light Bulb and it is Working - Functional.

NOTE That it Does Not Come with the Lamp Shade Mounting Bracket - Riser but They Have Been Produced for Many Years in a Standard Size & Style and can Easily be Purchased at a Hardware Store - Online - Etc.

The Base Measures Overall Including Light Bulb Socket.
22 1/2 inches Tall.
7 1/4 Inches Long - Wide at Wood Base..

Please Note that Because of the Special Packing Required with this Piece I will Most Likely Not Be Able to Offer my Normal Combined Shipping Discount Option! See less