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Lot 239
Thomas Messenger & Sons, Pair of Antique Bronze Argand Lamps
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
England, mid 19th century, patinated bronze, urn form above an ornately cast standard, with single arm and lamp burner (now electrified for single socket), all mounted atop a square plinth with four scrolled feet, signed and inscribed on embossed brass label on the burner cylinder: "Messenger & Son / 20 / Greville S. London / & / Birmingham;" the pair includes matching frosted glass shades with clear scrolling details and crimped rim.

17 1/4 in. x 12 x 8 1/2 in. (each)

From the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Smith, Salisbury, North Carolina

Some spotting to bronze and scattered light verdigris; evidence of previous wiring; small chips to lower shade rim.

$800 - 1,200