Lot 20
  • 20

A Continental silver Sabbath lamp, late 19th - early 20th century

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • silver
  • height overall 21 1/2 in.
  • 54.5cm
of Frankfurt tower type, formed of three tiers of flowers and berried foliage, surmounted by a lion rampant holding shield above eight detachable disc reflectors, eight-pointed star lamp above chased floral base with hanging drip cup

Condition

two balusters missing from lower gallery, minor repairs to middle and upper galleries, otherwise good
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