Lot 20

Pair Classical Gilt Bronze Argand Lamps

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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
American or British, early 19th century, each block form with lion's paw feet on concave base, supporting urn form central oil reserve double hung with prisms and mounted with eagles on top, crossed scroll decorated double arms with vertical sockets, fitted with pear form engraved shades, wired for electricity, 20 x 16 in.; Provenance: Peter Hill Antiques, Washington, D.C., purchased in 1968 for $750 (accompanied by original receipt); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

areas of discoloration and scattered areas of wear to gilt surfaces, some replaced prisms and chips to bottoms of prisms
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