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Description Three Table Lamps
circa 1900 and later
comprising; an Edwardian?silvered-metal adjustable desk lamp, a blue-glazed pottery?table lamp,?the base impressed 'Upchurch'?and a red-glazed ceramic baluster-form table lamp (3)
heights: silver-metal example, 60cm., pottery example, 39cm., red example 38cm.
Condition Report Each of pleasing form. The measurements of the two pottery examples do not include the metal fitments. These lamps are being sold as decorative examples only and not as operational. Each should be properly tested/re-wired by a qualified electrician. Silver-metal example is tarnished - and the stem is slightly mis-shapen. The pottery example is in good order but metal fittings tarnished in places. A very decorative group which are all attractively shaped. These lamps will require new shades.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Literature Inventory,?1926, p. 32, the adjustable example in the?library.
Provenance The silvered?metal neo-classical example was probably acquired for Mersham le Hatch at the start of the 20th century. The blue glazed example is by Kentish potters, Upchurch, establised by the Wakely brothers in 1909. Their production involved local clay sourced from Springbank Farm in Upchurch. The red porcelain example was supplied by Lady Mountbatten's brother-in-law, David Hicks (1929–1998),?for the Drawing Room at Newhouse.