Silver & Emporium Auction
Fri, Dec 3, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 175
Pair of Electrified Messenger & Son Brass Argand Lamps
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, late 19th/early 20th century, burner stamped "Messenger & Son/20/Greville St London/&/Birmingham", each on square base with single burner arm, reservoirs with removable shade rings with crystal drops, frosted glass shades with clear foliate decoration, wired for electricity, approximately 13-1/2 x 10-1/4 x 5-1/2 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Greeneville, Tennessee
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, spotting and minor verdigris, arms slightly loose, some warping to rings at burners (shades sit slightly off center), several drops missing, most drops with edge chips, not tested for functionality
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