Lot 380
  • 380

A pair of George III gilt-bronze wall lights circa 1790

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gilt brass
  • 28cm. long; 11in.
each oval fluted back plate supporting three scrolled branches, together with a single loose branch, adapted for electricity (qty)

Condition

Ordered by William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire (1748-1811) The pair of wall lights are lacking their sconces and are slightly mishapen but in otherwise good condition. Four of the other branches have sconces and another branch is broken with a part missing.
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