A Silvered Metal Column Table Lamp 18th Century populated throughout with exotic birds

populated throughout with exotic birds including a prominent heron or egret to the right

Height: 70cm Width: 93cm

The form of the present lamp is a historical  — the tripod base with its arched legs and spade feet deriving directly from the medieval Spanish blandón or processional candlestick

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height: 77cm Width: 51cm Depth: 34cm

A Silvered Metal Column Table Lamp 18th Century populated throughout with exotic birdsA Silvered Metal Column Table Lamp European, 20th century The column shaft of substantial cylindrical form, cast in silvered metal and articulated in three register sections divided by moulded annular rings, each section carved with deep alternating flutes and stylised acanthus leaf guilloche ornament of pronounced relief; surmounted by a finely detailed Corinthian capital with two tiers of acanthus leaves and scrolled volutes of good definition;