Mapping. - Paris: Amazing Pocket Lamp In Sterling Silver. Probably 40s/50s.

Very interesting small solid silver flashlight from the middle of the 20th century.

The body of the lamp is in finely striated vermeil for a good grip. The ends are in ivory.


The bottom cap is marked: Mappin - Paris

It is probably a lady's lamp, made by Mappin & Webb, as a luxury version of a common object.

Inside is a battery marked "Microlux".

The lamp obviously no longer works but the filament of the bulb seems to be intact.

The silver part is hallmarked:
. Boar's head
. Goldsmith's mark to be identified: B&D with a mark resembling a Chinese lantern (?).

Superb little lamp, very interesting by the use of precious materials, unusual for an electrical object.

8.8cm long
1.8cm in diameter

57 grams

Good condition apart from cracks and breaks at both ends.


Hand-delivered in Paris or sent by insured colissimo.

France: 15€
Europe: 20€
World: 35€