24th May, 2023 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
467
Brass hanging lantern
Indian
with coloured glass panels, 64cm high including the chain
Provenance:- from the descendant of a British Indian colonial family, related to General William Clive Justice, who led the British troops at the siege of Delhi, during the Indian mutiny.
Sold for £40
Estimated at £60 - £100
Brass hanging lantern
Indian
with coloured glass panels, 64cm high including the chain
Provenance:- from the descendant of a British Indian colonial family, related to General William Clive Justice, who led the British troops at the siege of Delhi, during the Indian mutiny.
Overall wear consistent with age and use. Finial is loose/detached. Lower part of the lamp has become detached. Repairs with sellotape. One of the coloured panels is missing. Losses to other panels. Some marks and scratches.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 24th May, 2023
