Caption

Platter lampshade, Scott, Digby & Smith, Benjamin fl. 1802–1807 goldsmith; Silver hemispherical lampshade with a non-original contemporary handle, smooth with a profiled ribbon edge. On the side, a relief plaque with the Czartoryski coat of arms on a paludamentum, under a princely mitre, with labry and the motto Badz co sie Be that as it may. 1803/1804, London, England, Great Britain. Vessel; height 8.5 cm, diameter 15.2 cm, weight approx. 230 g., A polished domed metal cover with a rounded finial on top, showing a few scuffs and small blemishes on its surface; a decorative raised emblem is affixed near the top center, featuring sculpted human figures and ornamental drapery; the finial is a duller tone and has a ribbed, rounded shape, while the dome displays reflective highlights and subtle scratches; visible colors include silver, gray, and muted beige on the finial, with a neutral white background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A08_051

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Keywords

Platter lampshade Scott Digby & Smith Benjamin fl 1802–1807 goldsmith Silver hemispherical lampshade non-original contemporary handle smooth profiled ribbon edge side relief plaque Czartoryski coat arms paludamentum under princely mitre labry motto Badz co sie 1803 1804 London England Great Britain Vessel height 8.5 cm diameter 15.2 cm weight approx 230 g polished domed metal cover rounded finial top showing scuffs small blemishes surface decorative raised emblem affixed near top center featuring sculpted human figures ornamental drapery finial duller tone ribbed rounded shape dome displays reflective highlights subtle scratches visible colors include silver gray muted beige neutral white background.