1st Feb, 2019 11:15

The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction

 
  Lot 1635
 

AN ART DECO GILDED SPELTER LAMP

ART DECO GILDED SPELTER LAMP,
in the form of a partially clad female, her left arm held aloft to support the pink/red mottled glass shade, on a triangular base, 40cm high with shade

 

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Sold for £320
Estimated at £100 - £200


Condition Report
Diameter of the dish: approximately 10cm
Diameter of the funnel on the dish: 24mm
Height of lamp including shade: 41cm
Height of lamp without shade: approximately 30cm

- When the globe is placed on the lamp, it does not fit perfectly - not completely flush with dish. However, this is not obvious and the globe does not look too out of place
- There are minor scratches to the main body of the lamp
- The model has lost the of one of her fingers but this is hardly noticeable as it is the hand with which she holds the dish
- There is wear to the inside of the dish; the gilt is worn away in some areas
- A few imperfections/chips to base

 
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