A sturdy oval cardboard box containing dipping nightlights, known as "reflecting" nightlights, designed for home lighting before the widespread adoption of electricity. The brand name, La Lumineuse , clearly identified as a French nightlight manufacturer , is associated with the address 3 bis, Impasse Sainte-Félicité, Paris , used at the end of the 19th century. The typographic design, the winged eagle, the phrase "no odor or smoke," and the presence of the original nightlights with their metal stands confirm a pre-electric production, prior to 1900. A complete set, rare to find with its original contents.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Late 19th century ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 5.5 x 2.5 cm ✦ Material: Printed heavy-duty cardboard, metal elements, wicks ✦ Condition: Signs of wear consistent with age, even patina, box clearly legible, original contents present: Box + dipping nightlights + original metal stand
A French domestic nightlight from the late 19th century, sought after for collections of antique lighting, pre-electric objects and technical curiosities.
