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Two are shown apparently of gilt bronze or brass for the dining room. they have substantial octagonal bases decorated with Perpendicular details, three different stages to the shaft which carries three lights. The larger of the two designs has above the base seated figures of Kings under canopies. The other two are shown apparently of cast-iron for the gallery. They are simpler designs carrying a single light, one has an octagonal base with concave sides on which sit winged beasts and a shaft of two stages. Scale given.","artistMakerPerson":[{"name":{"text":"A.W.N. 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