Hi all However, I promised myself not to buy lamp anymore, but how to resist that one !! ?? Here is an old lady that I received in very poor condition, the "Col de Cygne" is broken and the brass is not very young youth. Bad enamel on a rusty burner cover, but the lamp seems to be complete. A few hours of work later, here is the result: The relation is obvious with the Brodier lamps (and the later production at Unic) See the cleaning system on the burner.
A very nice job on that Lefebvre lamp, Michel! I think this is a forerunner of this Liotard Aine lamp of mine .... 1912-1915 Liotard Aine table lamp | Classic Pressure Lamps & Heaters /Conny
Wow!! Very very beautiful lamp, Michel! I have in my cupboards a magnificent, complete tank, identical to this one. If you have a gooseneck and a beak that you don't know what to do with, don't hesitate, I'm in! It looks a bit like a "Lumière Noel" lamp that you presented here: 1910 Table lamp Lumière Noël n° 60
@Conny C Yes this is a forerunner, but in fact, absolutely the same production. It should be remembered that Georges Lefebvre had bought the patents, manufacturing processes and models of Eugène Brodier and "Duplessi and sons" in 1910. He was associated with Louis Liotard. During tests for an aerodrome lamp, there was an important fire in the workshop. Thus, this accident could be the reason for the rapid resale of his business by Georges Lefebvre to his partner Louis Liotard Ainé in 1912. The beak (=burner) Brodier therefore becomes the Lefebvre beak during 2 years, then the Ainé beak. https://www.lampepression.com/france-lefebvre
You have certainly noticed the beautiful state of the hood. I owe this beautiful color at the work of @Tilleyz13 Obviously like any serious work it is not given but I estimated that the lamp was worth this effort And now let's go to the tests: the lamp held the pressure overnight, it's a good sign. Here we are :
