Sale 9742
London, South Kensington
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26 November 2003
Price realised
GBP 2,232
Estimate
A Late Victorian Silver Military Trophy Light Mark of Carrington & Co., London, 1898 the circular section part ebonised wood base with a ribbon tied laurel leaf band supported on three paw feet, applied with the badge of the Hussars and with a presentation plaque, the tapering stem with a band of leaves surrounded by three realistically cast figures in military dress all below a leaf and flower swag font, later fitted for electricity - 49.5cm. (19½in.) high excluding fittings. See Illustration
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