A magnificent and imposing classical cast iron five-light ca...

Hammer

£600

A magnificent and imposing classical cast iron five-light candelabra lamp post in the Gothic manner, a design closely related to the great classical municipal lamp standards of the Victorian era 1830s–1890s, five sweeping curved arms carry five sided globe gothic lanterns, each surmounted by an elaborate filigree crown collar and a turned urn finial, the lantern detail is exceptionally fine and characteristic of the finest classical ironwork, the shaft is a fluted tapering column with ring-collar joints, and the base shows the same ornate griffin and eagle decoration as our tall hexagonal lantern model, 235cm high, the base 65cm across, spread of the lanterns approx. 180cm, approx. 230kg, similar examples can be found topping the bluestone walls along the Thames Embankment, in London, a single light would be spectacular mounted in one of our bluestone ponds and make a beautiful entrance in any driveway, wired for electric light, specialist delivery required

Please note that all lots in this auction are held offsite and collection would be from Windsor Classical Gardens in Datchet (SL3) and would be strictly by appointment arranged through Bamfords Auctioneers on 01332 210000.