Lot 387
  • 387

A Regency tôle painted metal shade early 19th century

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Metal
  • largest: 43cm. high; 1ft. 5in.
with pierced gilt-heightened anthemion decorated border together with two similar conical shades, not illustrated (3)

Provenance

Probably ordered by William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire (1748-1811) in conjunction with his second wife Lady Elizabeth Foster, Duchess of Devonshire (1759-1824)

Condition

All three shades have surface rust but are otherwise intact.
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