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“A pair of single-light Argand lamps in the form of a classical Rhyton, circa 1825-1850″ Very rare in form, a Rhyton is an ancient drinking vessel dating back to the bronze age from which one could pour water or wine. Its basic shape came … Continue reading
“A rare pair a French Directoire “Style” Bouillotte Lamps with Tole Shades and Ormolu Mounts, appendages, and pierced “dish” bases with three candle arms” The name “bouilotte” is derived from a card game popular in the French Directoire Period (1795-1799) … Continue reading
“A very fine pair of George III three-arm sconces, with pineapple finials, circa 1790-1810″ This important pair of Anglo-Irish sconces are comprised of colorless lead crystal, which is hand-blown, and features crystal drops cascading from glass collars. The three arms of each light … Continue reading
A very fine European Neo-Classical Chandelier, with eight candle-holders, most likely Russian or Austrian, circa 1800, with swans and laurel-leaf crowns issuing from Neo-classical ring. Minor wear to the gilding. Two of the long crystal prisms are replaced and two … Continue reading
“A pair of English patinated bronze two-light candelabra with “Athenienne” form bases, probably English, first quarter of the Nineteenth Century” A wonderful pair of European two-light candelabra with Athenienne form tripod bases, richly decorated with ormolu mounts (ormolu is a English term that is derived from … Continue reading
“A refined and rare pair of Neoclassical Continental gilt or ormolu bronze and mixed crystal table girandoles, a name derived from the Italian term of the sixteenth century “girandola” meaning an elaborate type of candelabrum with pendants of cut glass that formed … Continue reading
A wonderful pair of Restauration era patinated bronze and ormolu candlesticks with Athemia details and original bobeches, most likely French in origin. Very heavy, circa 1825-1830. Very heavy. Height 12 3/4″ $1850. the pair
“An exceedingly fine and very rare pair of gilt “Solar” Lamps, circa 1840-1860, each bearing the manufacturer’s label “Messenger & Sons, London-Birmingham, Manufactured for B. Gardiner, New York” The rich and vibrant gilded surfaces are un-restored; a remarkable occurrence. Each … Continue reading
A very stylish French Louis XV Style Silver Plate Two Arm “Bouillotte” Lamp with a Dark Green Tole Shade. Height Overall 20″, Width of shade is 12 1/2″. Late nineteenth century. Silver plated Bouillotte Lamps are very rare. This one … Continue reading
A very pair of English Silver-Plate Two-Arm Wall Sconces in the Georgian or Adam Style, probably Sheffield. The pair have bellflower details and the original silver finish with starburst centers, and guilloche oval borders. With the exception of the crystal drops, … Continue reading