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A FINE REGENCY STORM LIGHT CELEBRATING THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR

Offered by: Fileman Antiques

Description
A FINE REGENCY STORM LIGHT CELEBRATING THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR
REF: FA1315

£14,000.00

The gilt lacquered square plinth base with cylindrical drum decorated with central anthemion and knurled socles, issuing a fluted bronze column terminating with a foliated mount with key pattern motif, this supporting a opaque glass shade finely decorated with scenes of HMS Victory and the British fleet after the battle of Trafalgar, again with a key pattern motif and foliate scroll.

Height
59.67 cm / 23 "
Diameter
17.14 cm / 6 3⁄4"
Category

Candlesticks & Lustres Storm Shades
The Treasure House Fair
Period
1800-1849
Year
1810
Country
England
Literature
Please see page 158 Ronald Phillips 2020 catalogue featuring a large lantern decorated with battle scenes.
EXHIBITIONS
The shade is painted by the had of William Collins, very few examples are decorated with scenes of the British fleet, the most celebrated of these can be seen at Brighton pavilion.
Collections
William Collins produced a range of fine cold painted glassware to celebrate British victories in the Napoleonic wars with france between 1803-1815, the largest commission he produced was for the Duke of Sussex.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Regency
Dealer Reference #:	FA1315
Incollect Reference #:	746774

Dimensions

H.	23 in;	Diam.	6.75 in;
H.	58.42 cm;	Diam.	17.15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in the 1890’s, Fileman Antiques are now a fifth generation family run business, based in the historic village of Steyning in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex, restoring and supplying the finest eighteenth and nineteenth century lighting and glass.