Caption

Platter lampshade, Scott, Digby & Smith, Benjamin fl. 1802–1807 goldsmith; silver hemispherical lampshade with a non-original handle, smooth, ribbon edge, profiled. On the side, a relief plaque with the Czartoryski coat of arms on a paludament, under a princely mitre, with labry and the motto Be that as it may. The handle is contemporary. 1803/1804, London, England; vessel; height 8.5 cm, diameter 15.2 cm, weight approx. 230 g., A circular metallic dish viewed from above with a smooth reflective surface showing scratches and faint scuff marks, a raised central knob, a decorative embossed crest near the rim, and a narrow rim around the edge; the visible colors are silver, gray, and subtle hints of off-white.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A08_047

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Keywords

Platter lampshade Scott Digby & Smith Benjamin fl 1802–1807 goldsmith silver hemispherical lampshade non-original handle smooth ribbon edge profiled side relief plaque Czartoryski coat arms paludament under princely mitre labry motto handle contemporary 1803 1804 London England vessel height 8.5 cm diameter 15.2 cm weight approx 230 g circular metallic dish viewed smooth reflective surface showing scratches faint scuff marks raised central knob decorative embossed crest near rim narrow rim edge visible colors silver gray subtle hints off-white.