Caption

Platter lampshade by 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 labres and the motto Badz co sie Be that as it may. Dated 1803/1804, London, England. Vessel; height 8.5 cm, diameter 15.2 cm, weight approx. 230 g., A polished metal dome-shaped cover with a rounded top knob, showing a smooth reflective surface with some scratches and small dark marks, a decorative element visible along one side near the rim, and a narrow raised edge around the bottom; colors visible include silver-gray of the metal, a muted darker gray on the knob and decorative element, and a light off-white background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A08_054

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Keywords

Platter lampshade 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 labres motto Badz co sie Dated 1803 1804 London England Vessel height 8.5 cm diameter 15.2 cm weight approx 230 g polished metal dome-shaped cover rounded top knob showing smooth reflective surface scratches small dark marks decorative element visible side near rim narrow raised edge bottom colors visible include silver-gray metal muted darker gray knob decorative element light off-white background.