A continental table lamp.

A continental table lamp, of circular form with banded foliate motifs and scroll handle, the similarly decorated removable tapered lid with knopped wrythen finial, raised upon a circular pedestal base. Marked indistinctly with two crossed keys. Height measuring 4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm), gross weight 4.2 ozt (131.4 grams). In poor to fair condition, the lot displays general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The body appears slightly compressed into the base causing it to tilt. Significant repair next to the handle where the decorated has been eradicated and smoothed over, the repair is also visible to the interior which is discoloured in this area. Marked indistinctly with two crossed keys to the rim of the body and lid. Tests around 86-90% silver.