Caption

Platter lampshade, Scott, Digby & Smith, Benjamin fl. 1802–1807, goldsmith. Silver hemispherical lampshade with a non-original, contemporary handle; smooth surface with a profiled ribbon edge. On the side, a relief plaque with the Czartoryski coat of arms on a paludament, beneath a princely mitre, with labry and the motto Badz co sie Be that as it may. Dated 1803/1804, made in London, England, Great Britain. Vessel; height 8.5 cm, diameter 15.2 cm, weight approx. 230 g., A dome-shaped metal cloche with a rounded finial on top, showing a smooth curved surface with some small scratches and wear; the cloche and finial are metallic grey and silver, with slight darker patina on the finial, and a thin raised rim around the base.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A08_053

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Keywords

Platter lampshade Scott Digby & Smith Benjamin fl 1802–1807 goldsmith Silver hemispherical lampshade non-original contemporary handle smooth surface profiled ribbon edge side relief plaque Czartoryski coat arms paludament beneath princely mitre labry motto Badz co sie Dated 1803 1804 London England Great Britain Vessel height 8.5 cm diameter 15.2 cm weight approx 230 g dome-shaped metal cloche rounded finial top showing smooth curved surface small scratches wear cloche finial metallic grey silver slight darker patina thin raised rim base.