Sold for:
$10,073
$10,073
Pair of Wedgwood and Bentley Black Basalt Vestal and Reading Lamps and Covers, England, 18th century, each with a female figure seated atop the shoulder of an oval lamp with fluted shoulder and foliate border, one figure pouring from a water jug, the other reading a book, mounted atop raised triangular bases, impressed marks, ht. 9 in. Literature: Illustrated in Wedgwood I by R. Reilly, plate C107. Covers: Each with restored finial. Reading lamp: Very good condition throughout. Vestal lamp: Professionally restored to her arms and jug.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-10-01
