Lot Essay
A pair of ormolu-mounted rock crystal lamps were sold at Christie's, New York, 30 September 1995, lot 90.
LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A pair of ormolu-mounted malachite and rock-crystal table lamps
Late 19th Century
Each surmounted by a carved malachite squirrel, above a rock-crystal vase with overhanging rim and a pair of foliate-cast scroll handles, on circular spreading engine-turned foot and square malachite plinth with acanthus-cast base, on toupie feet, repairs to one squirrel, fitted for electricity
25¾ in. (65.3 cm.) high, overall (2)
Late 19th Century
Each surmounted by a carved malachite squirrel, above a rock-crystal vase with overhanging rim and a pair of foliate-cast scroll handles, on circular spreading engine-turned foot and square malachite plinth with acanthus-cast base, on toupie feet, repairs to one squirrel, fitted for electricity
25¾ in. (65.3 cm.) high, overall (2)