Description

Interesting C19th William IV period bronze desk-top candle-lamp modelled as a miniature hanging lantern or lamp .
Hexagonal-sided tapering body glazed pane bronze hanging lantern with ventilated and pierced removable top to allow a candle or pastille block to be lit inside. Suspended on chain-link hangers to fit to the decorative scrolled arm bronze lamp-base . The shaft of the lamp standard of tapering and reeded form . The base of the stand cast with a stable weighted hexagonal facetted base with cast anthemion details .
A stylish and highly unusual desk-top accessory of rare form .
Good consistent patination and in excellent original condition.
*NB. A lamp of similar form sold Sotheby's London 22/5/98 Sale No.LN 8315 "Michael Lipitch Gallery " Lot No. 23 �1610
H 13"
W 6"
D 5"
England c .1835
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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