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 paludament, 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 large domed metal cloche with a rounded knob handle on top; the cloche surface is smooth with visible light scratches and scuffs and a few small spots of tarnish, and there is a decorative element attached near the rim. The colors visible are silvery gray on the cloche, with areas of darker gray where the metal shows patina and shadow, and a pale off-white background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A08_052

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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 paludament 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 large domed metal cloche rounded knob handle top cloche surface visible light scratches scuffs small spots tarnish decorative element attached near rim colors visible silvery gray cloche areas darker gray metal patina shadow pale off-white background.