29th Sep, 2021 14:30
The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction
A PAIR OF AUSTRIAN JUGENDSTIL 'SHELL' TABLE LAMPS BY MORITZ HACKER
PAIR OF AUSTRIAN JUGENDSTIL 'SHELL' TABLE LAMPS BY MORITZ HACKER,
natural shell shades on flowing silvered bases, the columns modelled as semi-naked maidens, one with stamped maker's mark, nos. 34 and 35 to bases, 26.5cm high (2)
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Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £200 - £400
Condition Report
Not tested, no guarantee of working order; both with losses and damage to upper sections, will benefit from attention and specialised restoration of these metal sections; further pitting, rubbing and general wear. One with loss of frond as it reaches upper section, one shell with area of loss, this shell quite loose in its fitting, one with partial break of frond as it reaches upper section and further loss at end section, further breaks and splits as the mounts wrap around the shells; tarnish and discolouration. Not PAT tested, will need to be rewarded to current safety standards. Both shells with chips to ends/rims, scratches, areas lustre and non-lustre, scuffs and marks; additional images available on our website
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