Decorative Arts & Design

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LOT 242

Lot 242

Doulton Lambeth Owl-Form Silicon Oil Lamp, 1883

Doulton Lambeth Owl-Form Silicon Oil Lamp, 1883
Lot 242 Details
Doulton Lambeth Owl-Form Silicon Oil Lamp, 1883

with glass shade
minor condition noted
overall height 27.4 in — 69.5 cm
impressed marks

Estimate $250-$350

Realised: $2,040
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Doulton Lambeth Owl-Form Silicon Oil Lamp, 1883
  • Doulton Lambeth Owl-Form Silicon Oil Lamp, 1883
  • Doulton Lambeth Owl-Form Silicon Oil Lamp, 1883
Provenance:

Donna Jean Janes Collection, London, Ontario

CONDITION DETAILS

Previously converted for electricity, now reconverted - a hole on the base of the font has been filled with resin and a relatively modern bolt secures the base; a broad but shallow chip to one side of the beak and two others smaller on one eyebrow; minor losses to applied ornament; otherwise substantially in good condition

LOT 242
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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