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Auction archive: Lot number 2116

A fine pair of Regency gilt-metal and cut-glass candelabra

Estimate
US$10,000 - US$15,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 2116

A fine pair of Regency gilt-metal and cut-glass candelabra

Estimate
US$10,000 - US$15,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

In the manner of John Blades of partial 19th century date Each with a central mask surrounded by cut-glass prisms over an open lyre support, mounted with two scrolled arms supporting cut-glass nozzles, raised on an ovoid cut-glass shaft on a circular base. Height 23in (58.4cm); width 14 1/2in (36.8cm) Literature: cf. Jonathan Bourne and Vanessa Brett, Lighting in the Domestic Interior, 1991, p. 170, figs. 570, 571; Martin Mortimer, The English Glass Chandelier, 2000, pp. 134-137, pl. 82, and pp. 167-168, pl. 106; Nicholas Goodison & Robin Kern, Eighty Years of Antique Dealing, London, 2004, pp. 182-183. John Blades produced an extensive range of candelabra and chandeliers combining finely cut glass drops and classically inspired gilt-bronzes. The firm, recorded in the London Guide at 5 Ludgate Hill beginning in 1783 and remaining until Blade's death in 1829, developed an extensive overseas business in the Middle East and India.

Auction archive: Lot number 2116
Auction:
Datum:
27 Apr 2010
Auction house:
Bonhams London
New York 580 Madison Avenue New York NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 644 9001 Fax : +1 212 644 9009 info.us@bonhams.com
Beschreibung:

In the manner of John Blades of partial 19th century date Each with a central mask surrounded by cut-glass prisms over an open lyre support, mounted with two scrolled arms supporting cut-glass nozzles, raised on an ovoid cut-glass shaft on a circular base. Height 23in (58.4cm); width 14 1/2in (36.8cm) Literature: cf. Jonathan Bourne and Vanessa Brett, Lighting in the Domestic Interior, 1991, p. 170, figs. 570, 571; Martin Mortimer, The English Glass Chandelier, 2000, pp. 134-137, pl. 82, and pp. 167-168, pl. 106; Nicholas Goodison & Robin Kern, Eighty Years of Antique Dealing, London, 2004, pp. 182-183. John Blades produced an extensive range of candelabra and chandeliers combining finely cut glass drops and classically inspired gilt-bronzes. The firm, recorded in the London Guide at 5 Ludgate Hill beginning in 1783 and remaining until Blade's death in 1829, developed an extensive overseas business in the Middle East and India.

Auction archive: Lot number 2116
Auction:
Datum:
27 Apr 2010
Auction house:
Bonhams London
New York 580 Madison Avenue New York NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 644 9001 Fax : +1 212 644 9009 info.us@bonhams.com
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