Sale 5223
London, South Kensington
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10 September 2014
Price realised
GBP 1,125
Estimate
A LOETZ IRIDESCENT GLASS AND BRONZE TABLE LAMP CIRCA 1900 The glass shade decorated with blue feathering, supported on an articulated collar, the sinuous stem embellished with leaves and berries, the base with tendrils 14 in. (35.5 cm.)
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