Sale 6760
London
|
6 March 2003
Price realised
GBP 33,460
Estimate
A MID-VICTORIAN ORNAMENTALLY-TURNED EBONY AND IVORY LAMP The spirally-fluted shaft in the form of a narwhal tusk, with reeded lower shaft section, on a shaped spreading base with hardwood foot and moulded ivory plinth feet, with octagonal pleated cream silk shade with black piping, fitted for electricity 25 in. (63 cm.) high, excluding fitment
Provenance
Princess Odescalchi.
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