- 192A
A pair of English silver plated coach lamps, mid-19th century
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- 71cm, 28in high
decorated with foliage and pierced borders, curved glass apertures, each surmounted by a cast Earl's coronet, later fitted for electricity
Provenance
The Earls of Dudley, by repute formerly attached to a carriage of the 1st Earl of Dudley (1817-1885). The carriage itself is in the care of the Tyrwhitt-Drake Collection of Carriages, which is part of Maidstone Museum.
Condition
Finials at bottom lacking with evidence of old solder repairs, one glass pane cracked, mostly silver on copper, some elements on nickel including the cast coronets. Please contact the Silver Department directly on +44(0)20 7293 5531 for further queries.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."