A large Italian silvered metal sanctuary lamp, inscribed with date 1684

A large Italian silvered metal sanctuary lamp, now as a hanging light, the body inscribed with date 1684, the lobed and bulbous body engraved with Saints in vignettes and impressed with foliage, descending to a conforming terminal, the body approximately 48cm long, presented with later frosted glass shade Provenance: Private Collection, The Manor House, Stanford in the Vale, OxfordshireCondition Report: The lamp bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use. The surface, which has a hammered texture overall, is dented in places, and the silvered finish has flaked away in areas exposing the darker metal beneath. The terminal has possibly been reattached. As catalogued, elements of this have likely been later applied.Approximately 88cm long including chains and hanging loop.Condition Report Disclaimer