Pair of Scallop Shell Gilt Brass Wall Lights

Pair of Scallop Shell Gilt Brass Wall LightsA stylish pair of cast and gilt brass wall lights, fashioned as stylised scallop shells, each with scrolled twin arm sconces. Superb solid quality, rare large size, striking accent pieces. Circa 192040. Why we like them Superbly decorative objects for contemporary or eclectic interiors. The flickering candlelight looks absolutely magical reflected from their beautifully sculpted backs. Design To the Ancient Greeks and Romans, the shell signified

above the four graduated oak lined drawers largely retaining the original handles

Lot 647 ($193

Minor signs of age and use

Many of its original frescoes survived

Seat depth: 42

together with the rare

Thomas Hope and George Smith

Gillows of Lancaster and London

5" / 47 cm

supported by Prince-of-Wales feathers above a plumed acanthus foliage

Scotland (illustrated)

With a shaped foliate carved crest rail over a pierced gothic splat back and a traditionally uphostered seat