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Late Victorian silver novelty table lighter
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Lot 174
Full Lot Description
A late Victorian silver novelty table lighter, in the form of a Roman oil lamp, decorated all over with foliate, scroll and mask motifs, with central removable cover (missing taper holders). Hallmarked Deakin & Francis Ltd., Birmingham 1893. Maximum height 8.5cm, and length 11cm, weight 2.36ozt (73.6g).
Era: 19th Century
Metal fineness: Sterling silver
Postage: Postable
Date: 1893
Weight: 73.6
Total lot weight: 73.6
Condition Report
- Missing taper holders and wick
- Displaying some general surface wear, marks, scratches and tarnishing commensurate with age and use
- A little blackening and residues of dried polish to some areas and crevices
- Some minor surface nicks and dints
- Slight loss of detail or definition to some areas of the decoration
- Hinged lid is slightly offset/out of alignment when closed
- Central removable lid is a good fit
- Wobbles slightly on base
- Hallmarks clear and legible with minor rubbing; removable lid appears unmarked
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