Lot Essay
Photographed in the Holland Library at Althorp in 1902 and 1909, before having been converted to lamps.
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PORCELAIN LATE 19TH CENTURY
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A LARGE PAIR OF CHINESE CELADON PORCELAIN VASE TABLE LAMPS
PORCELAIN LATE 19TH CENTURY
With elephant handles, later fitted for electricity, lacking shades
24 in. (61 cm.) high, excluding fitment (2)
PORCELAIN LATE 19TH CENTURY
With elephant handles, later fitted for electricity, lacking shades
24 in. (61 cm.) high, excluding fitment (2)
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