Lot 30
  • 30

A hanging brass Sabbath lamp, probably German or Dutch, 18th / early 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • height 21 1/2 in. (54.6cm)
the eight-spouted lamp connected by a slip-lock to the baluster stem, with detachable drip channels and pendant reservoir, later suspension loop

Condition

repair to post of drip pan, suspension loop late, otherwise good condition
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