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A pair of Italian repoussé copper and glass lanterns/photophores, probably Rome, late 17th century

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September 23, 01:03 PM GMT

Estimate

15,000 - 25,000 EUR

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Description

faceted globe, decorated with dolphins facing each other, on a hexagonal base


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Height. 16 1/4 in, width. 10 1/4 in

The chasing work on the embossed copper and the engraved motifs of dolphins and grotesque figures are of the highest quality, adding to the rarity and preciousness of these pieces.

Our photophores, a type of "table lanterns", are the predecessors of the oval-based photophores with cut sides that were in fashion throughout the 18th century. Compared with candlesticks and chandeliers, these lamps had the advantage of diffusing a continuous, even light, sheltered from draughts. The glass plates served both to protect the flame and to diffuse the light.

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