Lot 8

Pair Wedgwood and Silver Plated Argand Lamps

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

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, early 19th century, each with two S-scrolled silver plated candle arms with a central diamond faceted glass oil reserve, supported on cylindrical Wedgwood blue base with white classical figures in relief, with four frosted glass shades and four additional clear shades, wired for electricity, 18-1/2 x 12 in.; Provenance: Sylvia Tearston Antiques, New York, December 1968, purchased for $3,000 with additional purchase of chimneys and electrical socket from Marvin Alexander, Inc., New York, New York (accompanied by original receipts); The Estate of William N. Banks, Jr., Newnan, Georgia

Condition

recent resoldering of old repair at insert under one glass globe, repair to one pierced shade holder, one shade broken, tarnish, polish residue to silver, minor losses and polish residue on jasperware
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