Bidspirit auction | A RUSSIAN OPENWORK SILVER CHURCH

A RUSSIAN OPENWORK SILVER CHURCH LAMP (LAMPADA), 19TH CENTURY - The body is finely crafted in pierced and engraved openwork, composed of scrolling foliate and vine motifs tapering to a drop finial with suspended chain tassel. Fitted with the original green glass insert. Suspended on three chains attached to a domed canopy, also in silver. The rim struck with 84 silver standard hallmark and assayer’s mark, and with maker’s initials ЛЕ, additional 84 standard marks impressed to the chain link attachments. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: L: 5 1/2 in., (14 cm.) without the chain. Condition: Good overall condition consistent with age. Silver surfaces with light tarnish and wear. Minor dents and handling marks. Green glass insert intact with light surface wear and air bubble inclusions typical of period production. Chains complete.