Greenwich, CT 06830
Saturday, 1/6
10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
Thursday, 1/11
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT
This piece is originally from the home of Francis I. duPont, called Upper Louviers, above the Brandywine River near Wilmington, Delaware. Mr. duPont purchased the property around 1900 from the estate of his cousin, Rear-Admiral Samuel Francis duPont, who built the original house on the site before the Civil War. Francis I. duPont was a third generation descendant of Eleuthere Irenee duPont, the founder of the DuPont Company in 1802. More interested in science and technology than the gunpowder and explosives operations of the company, Francis duPont developed and led the DuPont Experimental Station which invented such iconic products as Nylon, Lycra and Kevlar. He also pursued interests in astronomy and constructed an observatory at Mt. Cuba in nearby Yorklyn, Delaware that is in operation today. We encourage bidders to do their own research into Francis I. duPont, Rear-Admiral Samuel Francis duPont and the Upper Louviers Estate, as all have quite a rich history.
Based on the information provided to us from the owner, we speculate that this lamp traces its origins back to the 1800s. Initially crafted as an urn, it journeyed from France alongside the DuPont ancestors in the early 1800s, it is presumed that this piece eventually made it's way to the Upper Louviers Estate.
Please note one handle is broken off. The lamp itself measures approximately 28” tall, with a width of 9”.
The shade measures approximately 12” tall by 17” wide.
Consistent with age and use.
18%
WHERE TO PICK UP:
Private Residence
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address VIA EMAIL)
Saturday, 1/6, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Thursday, 1/11, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Zach Cavender | (203) 873-9944 | shorethingcreationsllc@gmail.com
Greenwich, CT 06830
Saturday, 1/6, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Thursday, 1/11, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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