Pair of Silver-Plated and Clear Glass Fluid Lamps by Thomas Messenger
Late 19th/early 20th century
Each with cut-glass reservoir above a fluted column with Corinthian capital on a square pedestal mounted with laurel leaf crowns; now drilled for electricity, each knob with imprinted plaque MESSENGER'S A & N. C. S. L. Ld. PATENT. Height 30 inches (76. 1 cm), width (square) 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm).
Sold for $1,500
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Pair of Silver-Plated and Clear Glass Fluid Lamps by Thomas Messenger
Late 19th/early 20th century
Each with cut-glass reservoir above a fluted column with Corinthian capital on a square pedestal mounted with laurel leaf crowns; now drilled for electricity, each knob with imprinted plaque MESSENGER'S A & N. C. S. L. Ld. PATENT. Height 30 inches (76. 1 cm), width (square) 6 1/2 inches (16.5 cm).
Auction: English & Continental Furniture / Old Masters/Russian Works of Art, Jan 30, 2019