Lot 53 , A rare ormolu mounted overlaid ‘mercury’ glass table lamp, the glass possibly by James Powell & Sons, mid 19th century, height 73cm

A rare ormolu mounted overlaid ‘mercury’ glass table lamp, the glass possibly by James Powell & Sons, mid 19th century,
on a green and white overlaid silvered glass stem with neo gothic design triangular foot, with cut glass reservoir and Vered & Co mechanism,
height 73cm
£300-500

Condition:
Height is given to the base of the electrical socket which has been fitted above the oil lamp mechanism, electrical wiring has been removed, stem slightly bent out of place, original ormolu now rubbed down to mostly a bronze finish, comes with a later shade and mount. Font in good condition, glass stem in good condition when unscrewed.

Sold for £500