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May Estate Auction ยท May 7, 2026 10:00am
Lot 1248
Pair of Empire Style Onyx and Ormolu Boudoir Lamps
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Continental, early 20th century, both columnar form onyx candle holders with ormolu mounts raised on four toupie feet, now wired as table lamps with acrylic faux candle sheaths, includes (2) silk lined clip shades, unmarked.
Without shade 9 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.
From the Estate of the late Mr. Oscar E. Menzer, Memphis, Tennessee. Oscar was a renowned architect and Yale graduate who studied under the greats: Eero Saarinen, Philip Johnson and Louis Kahn; designing 100s of the most beautiful homes of Memphis.
Both working at time of evaluation; both with some gilt rubbing and scattered fleabites to onyx.