Lot Essay
A set of four wall-lights of this model but with floral sprigs instead of acorns to the top is in the Wrightman Collection (Catalogue, no.232 A-D, pl. 420). A further related pair from the collection of the late Sir Cecil Beaton CBE at Reddish House, Broadchalke, Wiltshire, sold at Christie's House Sale, 9 June 1980, lot 56.