A pair of Regency bronze colza table lamps

IN THE MANNER OF MODELS BY THOMAS MESSENGER, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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A pair of Regency bronze colza table lamps
In the manner of models by Thomas Messenger, early 19th century
In the form of an antique Rhyton, the single branches held by a boars head, the wells as cornucopiae with foliate capped scroll handles and raised knopped terminal on rectangular plinths and bun feet
9¾in. (24.7cm.) high, 11¾in. (29.8cm.) long (2)

Lot Essay

Christopher Gilbert Country House Lighting 1660-1890 Temple Newsam Country House Studies No.4. A similar lamp, probably from Clumber Park, is illustrated and discussed as item 121, page 145. A pair stamped Messenger is in the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.

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