THE LAMP CIRCA 1795, THE CASSOLETTES CIRCA 1770

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A DIRECTOIRE ORMOLU LAMPE BOUILLOTTE AND A PAIR OF LOUIS XVI ORMOLU CASSOLETTES
THE LAMP CIRCA 1795, THE CASSOLETTES CIRCA 1770
The lampe bouillotte with dark blue tole adjustable shade, the square-section stem terminating in a fluted column and dished base, issuing three adjustable curved candle branches, later fitted for electricity; the pair of cassolettes each with flambeau finial inverting to a candle holder, with tapering fluted body and gadrooned socle on a canted square base
The lampe: 24 in. (61 cm.) high, overall
The cassolettes: 10 1⁄4 in. (26 cm.) high

Special notice

This lot has been imported from outside of the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium but will not be shown separately on our invoice. Following the auction, this lot will be stored at Crozier Park Royal and will be available for collection from 12.00pm on the second business day after the sale. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Crozier Park Royal. All collections from Crozier Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 I Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com.

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