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 large circular metallic dish with a smooth reflective surface and a raised central boss, showing a few scratches and scuffs; near the rim at the bottom there is an ornate embossed emblem featuring decorative drapery and a small detailed scene set within a framed cartouche; the rim has a thin raised band. The visible colors are silver, light gray, and a few darker gray areas.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A08_055

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72.9Mb (864.4Kb) / 16.8in x 16.8in / 5048 x 5048 (300dpi)

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 large circular metallic dish smooth reflective surface raised central boss showing scratches scuffs near rim bottom ornate embossed emblem featuring decorative drapery small detailed scene set within framed cartouche thin raised band visible colors silver light gray darker gray areas.