1800s Antique Lamp - Presumed To Have Resided In The Upper Louviers Estate

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.

There are multiple pieces that have been passed down from this estate, included in this auction.

Based on the information the owner has provided to us, 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 the bottom appears to have been repaired, please see pictures for details. The lamp itself measures approximately 28” tall with a width of 9” while the shade measures approximately 12” tall by 17” wide.

Consistent with age and use.

18%

Zach Cavender | (203) 873-9944 | shorethingcreationsllc@gmail.com

Pickup Details

Private Residence

Greenwich, CT 06830

When to Pickup

Saturday, 1/6, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Thursday, 1/11, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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