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A rare English silver Sabbath hanging lamp, Thomas Paine Dexter, London, 1812
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- fully marked on lamp and hook, part-marked on eagle, spacer (twice), drip pan, drop, and three connecting hooks
- Silver
- diameter of lamp 8 1/4 in.; height overall 37 in.
- 21 cm; 94 cm
the seven-lobed lamp suspended from an oviform spacer below a displayed eagle and bowl-shaped crown with waved rim, the drip-basin with pendant drop, complete with original top hook, all decorated with vertical lobes and straight gadroon borders
Condition
recently restored to a high level, some traces of work remain, especially to sides of lamp, otherwise good, rare example from the period
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.