A PAIR OF VICTORIAN GILT-BRASS WALL LAMPS
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Each formed as a mermaid with wings supporting a baluster frosted and cut-glass shade, converted from gas to electricity
21¼ in. (53.9 cm.) high (2)
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN GILT-BRASS WALL LAMPS
LATE 19TH CENTURY
Each formed as a mermaid with wings supporting a baluster frosted and cut-glass shade, converted from gas to electricity
21¼ in. (53.9 cm.) high (2)
Another pair illustrated in Maureen Dillon, Artificial Sunshine, The National Trust, 2002, p.159.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
Specialist note
This model was reputedly originally designed for steam yachts.