Lot 859 , An early 20th century Russian for the Persian market silver and cloisonne enamel hanging mosque lamp, 6.25in.
An early 20th century Russian for the Persian market silver and cloisonne enamel hanging mosque lamp, with segmented inverted pear shaped panels, decorated with foliate and scroll decoration, master mark for HA only, 6.25in.
Estimate £300-500
There is a small piece of silver missing from the end of the finial on the base of the lamp. The top rim of this turned finial also has small dent. There is some minor damage to some of the small enamel panels around the rim. There are three side pieces and one has had a knock to the lower section, slightly knocking it out of shape. Some of the panels on these pieces also have minor loss/damage. There is a small split to the rim where the silver has been dented on the interior. General overall condition is otherwise good.
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Sold for £1,600