Property from the Estate of William Lipton

Overall good condition. Brass elements free of any dents or misshaping, finish to brass shows warm even patina throughout consistent with age. Enameled elements show scattered losses throughout including small chips to counterbalance portion as well as scattered light scratches to domed shade showing one isolated area of enamel loss where finial and shade connect. All mechanical elements function and operate smoothly. The lamp retains it's original EU wiring and has not been tested.

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