Lot 200
200
A George IV gilt bronze sinumbra hanging lamp, the five circular oil fonts with repoussé friezes, on scroll arms intersected by chain supports, radiating from a central stepped well with pierced and chased acanthus, harebells and anthemion within beaded borders, with rocaille chased fruiting terminal, pierced corona and suspension rod -- 82in. (20cm.) high.

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A George IV gilt bronze sinumbra hanging lamp, the five circular oil fonts with repoussé friezes, on scroll arms intersected by chain supports, radiating from a central stepped well with pierced and chased acanthus, harebells and anthemion within beaded borders, with rocaille chased fruiting terminal, pierced corona and suspension rod -- 82in. (20cm.) high.
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Lot Essay

Sinumbra lamps employ an Argand type burner, the circular reservoir is positioned to facilitate the downward flow of the viscous oil, it was also intended to support a glass shade.

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