Manner of Thomas Chippendale, 18th century

mahogany, glass and mirror glass, with a hinged door to the side

Christie's, London, The Private Collection of Miss Julia Lowenthal Sold on Behalf of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, 10 March 2005, lot 163

This is a very charming object. It is generally in good order. The later glass base with a crack, the lower pendant has been repaired as it has come off. The other glass panels appear original. The silvered glass back with typical signs of wear and losses.
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This wall lantern relates to a number of 18^th century designs. The fretted-ribbon bracket is influenced by a pattern attributed to John Mayhew and William Ince in The London Society of Upholsterers Genteel Household Furniture in the Present Taste, 2nd ed. circa 1765, pl. 90.; while the Gothic cusp-arched design of the 'sconce' derives from Thomas Chippendale's patterns for 'Lanthorns for Halls or Staircases' published in, The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director, 3rd ed., 1762. pl. CLII.