A FINE PAIR OF GILT BRASS MARINE GAS LAMP BRACKETS, BELIEVED TO HAVE COME FROM A LATE 19<SUP>TH</SUP> CENTURY STEAM YACHT | Christie's

Sale 9492

Maritime and Naval Battles

London, South Kensington

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31 October 2002

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Lot 120

A FINE PAIR OF GILT BRASS MARINE GAS LAMP BRACKETS, BELIEVED TO HAVE COME FROM A LATE 19^TH CENTURY STEAM YACHT

Price realised

GBP 2,585

Estimate

GBP 2,200 - GBP 2,800

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A FINE PAIR OF GILT BRASS MARINE GAS LAMP BRACKETS, BELIEVED TO HAVE COME FROM A LATE 19^TH CENTURY STEAM YACHT
each finely cast in the form of a winged mermaid holding a torch aloft, secured to an ornate gas tap and bulkhead sconce -- 20in. (51cm.) high
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