LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

These lanterns present well.
Overall with wear, surface marks, scratches, and minor chips and losses to the enamel, as to be expected with age and use.
The copper with small casting flaws in the making, and with tarnish and verdigris consistent with having been placed outside.
The enamel with particular wear to the covers, with chipped losses to the finials (revealing the copper below to one). One scalloped edge to the other slightly bent outwards. The handles with similar wear and with a dent and shallow chips to one corner.
The bodies with some small areas of denting and crazing.
Structurally secure and ready to place.

For further information on this lot, please contact the Sale Coordinator, Carmel Shayle on cshayle@christies.com.