Popular from the 1940's to 1970's in Europe, was the Perfume Lamp or "Rauchverzehrer"
in German,
which helped to remove odors from the air. There were ventilation
holes with one larger hole to pour in a highly fragrant oil into a
reservoir near the top or backside of the lamp. The heat from a light
bulb would cause the oil to emit its perfumed fragrance. Today
some people use them as night lights.
Recently, an avid 30-year Perfume Lamp collector from
Germany, Peter Fisher, contacted me in regard to some Gerold Porzellan catalogs and
photos of his own collection that he was willing to contribute to this
gallery. One of the items Peter sent me are photos of a
1984 brochure of
Rauchverzehrer (RV) produced during that time period.
Click on the catalog pages at the bottom of the page to enlarge them.
Update: Peter has sent me some photos of his
collection...all with the same pattern, but different style RV's.
He writes:
Hello JoAnn,
here are the promised photos with RV from my collection. I have 20
different shapes (models), but all with the same motif (pattern)
collected. I think this is very interesting for a Gerold collector.
The RV with number 1, 2, 3, 4, ( second photo) have a different stamp or
name The RV. I think the company Gerold has also manufactured RV for
other companies.
An RV, which is in the upper right (first photo), is
not made for an electric bulb. The company Gerold has 1994, 3 RV, an
elephant, a buddah and this pagoda.
Specially manufactured. Into this
RV one had to put a tealight (candle). I would be glad if this
information is interesting for you.
best regards,
Peter
Hallo JoAnn, hier kommen die versprochenen Fotos mit RV aus meiner
Sammlung. Ich habe 20 verschiedene Formen (Modelle), aber alle mit dem
selben Motiv (Muster) gesammelt. Ich finde das ist sehr interessant für
einen Gerold Sammler. Die RV mit der Nummer 1, 2, 3, 4, haben einen
anderen Stempel oder Namen unter dem RV. Ich denke die Firma Gerold hat
auch RV für andere Firmen hergestellt. Ein RV, welcher oben rechts
steht, ist nicht für eine elektrischen Birne gemacht. Die Firma Gerold
hat 1994, 3 RV, einen Elefanten, einen Buddah und diese Pagode extra
hergestellt. In diese RV mußte man ein Teelicht (Kerze) stellen.
Ich
würde mich freuen, wenn diese Informationen für Dich interessant sind.
Liebe Grüße
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Collection of Perfume Lamps with
Identical Pattern
copyright © 2017 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Both Gerold and Non-Gerold (#'s 1-4)
Perfume Lamps
copyright © 2017 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Wired and Non-Wired Perfume Lamps
copyright © 2017 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Front Opening of non-wired lamp |
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Model # 2963
Elephant and Rider (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 City of Tettau
Archives
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Model # 2871
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Model # 2871/II
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Model #
2871/II
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Elephant and Rider (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2020 seasidelulu
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11" Cockatiel Perfume Lamps
with Feet
(Kakadu Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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9"
Cockatiel Perfume Lamps
with Feet
(Kakadu Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission Height: 9" |
Cockatiel Perfume Lamp (Kakadu Rauchverzehrer)
copyright
© 2012 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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Model # 3005/R
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Model # 3005/R
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Model #
3152
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Model #
3227
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Cockatiel
Perfume Lamp (Kakadu Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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Cockatiel
Perfume Lamp (Kakadu Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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India
Elephant
Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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Monkey
Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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Model # 3349
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Model # 3498
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Model # 3498
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Model # 3498
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Trout Perfume
Lamp
copyright © unknown*
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Urn Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
Height: 8.25" |
Urn Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
Height: 8.25" |
Urn Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
Height: 8.25" |
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Model # 3498
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Model # 3517
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Model #
3739
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Model # 3754
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Urn Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
Height: 8.25" |
Buddha
Perfume Lamp
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
Height: 7.5" |
Owl
Perfume Lamp
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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Pear-Shaped
Perfume Lamp
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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Model #
3754
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Model #
3754
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Model # 3762
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Model # 3804
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Pear-Shaped
Perfume Lamp
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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Pear-Shaped
Perfume Lamp
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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Tropical
Fish Perfume Lamp
(Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Snake Dancer Perfume Lamp
(Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission Height: 7.75"
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Model # 4145
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Model # 4145,
N/A, N/A
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Model # 4465
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Model # 4804
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Owl
Atop Books Perfume Lamp
(Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Three sizes of the same item. |
Sitting
Terrier Perfume Lamp**
Height: 6"
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Urn Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
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Model # 5196/1
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Model # 5196/2
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Model # 5239
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Model # 5239
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Urn Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Urn Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Pagoda
Bird Cage Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Pagoda
Bird Cage Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
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Model # 5780
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Model # 5780
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Model # 5826
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Model # 5826
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Tabby Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission Height: 6.5" |
Tabby Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission Height: 6.5" |
Pagoda Style Lithopane Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2017 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Pagoda Style Lithopane Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2017 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Model # 5840
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Model # 5841
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Model # 5843/II
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Model # 5889
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Urn Perfume Lamp
with Feet (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Urn Perfume Lamp
with Base (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Alpine House Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission Height: 4.75" |
Accordian
Man Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Model # 5900
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Model # 5905
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Model # 5909
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Model # 5915
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Owl
Pair Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Deer
in the Forest Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Dachshund Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Dachshund Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
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Model # 6057
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Model # 6057
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Model # 6058
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Model # 6059
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Buddha Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
Height: 8.25" |
Buddha Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Dachshund Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Owl
Perfume Lamp**
(Rauchverzehrer)
Height: 17.75 |
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Model # 6068
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Model #
6070
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Model # 6071
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Model # 6072
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Lidded Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Elephant
Perfume Lamp
(Rauchverzehrer)
copyright
©
2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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Boxer
Perfume Lamp
(Rauchverzehrer)
copyright
©
2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
Height: 8.25" |
Bear
Perfume Lamp
(Rauchverzehrer)
copyright
©
2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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Model # 6093/2
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Model # 6099
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Model # 6128
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Model # 6169
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Ginger
Jar Flanked by Dragons Perfume Lamp
(Rauchverzehrer)
copyright
©
2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
Height: 7.5" |
Three
Tier Pagoda
Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright
©
2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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Chimney Sweep Perfume Lamp
copyright © 2013 Peter Fischer
Used with Permission
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Dachshund with a Kerchief Perfume Lamp (Rauchverzehrer)
copyright
©
2013 Peter Fischer
Used with permission
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