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Emporium & Coins Auction

Fri, Oct 22, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 173

Emperor Pedro II Glass and Brass Chambersticks

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

British or Continental, 19th century, pair with single side handle, with wheel cut hurricane shades fitted over the socket, one cut with leafy wreath centering initials "P.II.", tallest 10-1/4 in.; pair with two side handles, with wheel cut hurricane shades fitted over the pan, each cut with leafy wreath centering a Brazilian crown over "P.II.", overall 16-1/4 in.

Provenance: Private Collection

Note: The crest is for Emperor Pedro II of Brazil (1825-1891).

Condition

one small shade associated, shades with some scratches, tiny nicks/chips to fitter rims; chambersticks with some metal residue around handles, polishing compound, some wax residue and spots of verdigris

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