Lot 279 , A pair of mid 19th century French ormolu mounted celadon porcelain oil lamps, with opaque circular glass shades, height 23in.

A pair of mid 19th century French ormolu mounted celadon porcelain oil lamps, with opaque circular glass shades, on pierced turned stems, the bottle shaped vases on moulded circular bases stamped 'Gagneau 115 Rue Lafayette' height 23in.
Estimate £250-350

Provenance: Wateringbury Place, Christie's, 21st May 1978 lot 32

One of the white globe shades has a crack extending down from the top and some scuffing to the porcelain bodies. The oil lamp mechanisms are untested.


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Sold for £500