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Lamp Table Carboy Demijohn Silvered Mirror Glass Large 51cm 20" high

$4,203.94
£3,000
€3,565.74
CA$5,721.98
A$6,400.40
CHF 3,330.81
MX$78,791.09
NOK 42,374.74
SEK 39,755.86
DKK 26,603.99
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About the Item

Massive, Late-19th century, French, silvered carboy glass table lamp - Unique and individual conversation table lamp - Massive size, the carboy 54" maximum diameter, 20" high - Beautiful silvering creating a soft mirrored effect amplifying light through reflection. - This carboy will reflect whatever is around it - Injects character into contemporary, modern or period interiors The word carboy is from the Persian qarabah (?????), from Middle Persian Karavah. Arabic also borrowed it as qarraba, meaning "big jug". Demijohn originally referred to any glass vessel with a large body and small neck, enclosed in wickerwork. Height 51cm., 20" Diameter 43.5cm., 17" CIrcumference 137cm 54"
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Diameter: 17.13 in (43.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Blown Glass,Silvered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Rewired. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    BUNGAY, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3867327375502

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