Max Le Verrier. Art Deco Pelican Lamp Holder, Circa 1925. Pocket Watch Holder.

Max Le Verrier (1891 – 1973)

Object: night light combined with a pocket watch holder.

Shape: pelican with open beak

Material: art cast (alloy specific to Max Le Verrier, created as an alternative to bronze)

Finish: dark green patina typical of the artist's creations

Base: variegated green marble

Electricity: bulb holder restored and secured by the specialized oldslighting workshop (plug, switch and 3m of new cable).

Signature: Le Verrier directly cast in the metal (original model).


Max Le Verrier is a master of Art Deco, known for his original casts, often animal or figurative, and his sophisticated patinas. The choice of a pelican is quite rare in his work, which makes this piece particularly interesting for collectors.

Good condition with very slight signs of age (1925).

Secure shipping:
Belgium: 9 eur.
France / Luxembourg / Netherlands / Germany = 19 eur.