PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE ARGAND LAMPS
mid 19th c., marked Harris & Stanwood, Boston (retailers) most probably imported from France, 19.5"h to top of centered glass epergne; 16.5"w.
The firm of Harris & Stanwood first appeared in the 1839 Boston Directory. William Harris and Henry Stanwood manufactured and retailed "silver ware" at 29 Tremont Row until 1842, when the firm moved to 253 Washington Street. An advertisement in the 1847-48 Boston directory describes the company as "Importers and Dealers in Silver and Plated Wares, Watches, Clocks, Lamps, Gas Fixtures, Candelabras, Tea Trays, Fine Table Cutlery, Rich Fancy Goods"
Now electrified; one shade cracked; one arm with repair.
Estimate: $700 - $900
Realized: $475 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 101 : PAIR OF PATINATED BRONZE ARGAND LAMPS
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