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Victorian Wall Light
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Victorian Wall Light

19th century
Description

A pretty antique brass wall light dating from the late 19th Century. It is a good quality piece with two arms and glass frilled shades.

It is in good condition for its age and displays well. There are signs of age and use but no major damages or anything detrimental. A couple of the screws that hold the shades in place have been replaced at some point but the shades are still firmly held in place.

It has been re-wired to modern standards to take bayonet bulbs. We would always recommend that the light is installed by a professional electrician.

The best description comes from the photographs so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Double Wall Sconce to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 08151767
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Hollow sand-cast backplate: period foundry work before die-stamped brass became common.
Dark natural oxidisation in the casting hollows: decades of undisturbed exposure.
Acid-etched frosted glass shades with ruffled rims: typical late nineteenth-century glasswork.
Replaced gallery bolts and brass lampholders: later update for modern domestic wiring.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1021681
Description
A pretty antique brass wall light dating from the late 19th Century. It is a good quality piece with two arms and glass frilled shades.

It is in good condition for its age and displays well. There are signs of age and use but no major damages or anything detrimental.

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A couple of the screws that hold the shades in place have been replaced at some point but the shades are still firmly held in place.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. A Victorian twin-arm gilt brass wall sconce featuring reeded details, acanthus leaf motifs, and frosted frilled glass shades with etched floral patterns.
fig 1. Victorian Wall Light

It has been re-wired to modern standards to take bayonet bulbs. We would always recommend that the light is installed by a professional electrician.

The best description comes from the photographs so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £25

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Double Wall Sconce to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 08151767
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Hollow sand-cast backplate: period foundry work before die-stamped brass became common.
Dark natural oxidisation in the casting hollows: decades of undisturbed exposure.
Acid-etched frosted glass shades with ruffled rims: typical late nineteenth-century glasswork.
Replaced gallery bolts and brass lampholders: later update for modern domestic wiring.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1021681
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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A Victorian twin-arm gilt brass wall sconce featuring reeded details, acanthus leaf motifs, and frosted frilled glass shades with etched floral patterns.
Victorian Wall Light
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Frosted Glass
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsTwin curved arms, Frilled glass shades, Acanthus leaf cresting, Twisted reeded stem
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 48 cm (19 in)

This Victorian wall light brings period character to a home, constructed from warm brass and frosted glass with a gold-tone finish and white glass shades. The piece takes the form of a twin-arm wall sconce mounted on a central vertical stem, featuring a detailed acanthus leaf cresting at the top, a twisted reeded design along the central body, and twin curved arms holding frosted glass shades with flared, frilled rims and etched floral patterns. Noticeable details include visible mounting screws securing the shades and signs of age and use across the metalwork. Measuring 32 cm high by 48 cm wide, the light is well-proportioned for installation in compact domestic areas. In a modern interior, this antique fixture works particularly well when mounted in a narrow wall space, hallway, alcove, or stairwell to provide ambient illumination. The hardwired fixture has been updated with modern electrical wiring to accommodate standard bayonet bulbs, combining historical style with updated safety standards. Professional installation by a qualified electrician is recommended for safety. The wall light adds traditional decorative interest to period and transitional interior schemes alike.

FAQs

Victorian double wall sconces feature two symmetrical branching arms extending from a central decorative backplate, often decorated with foliate, scrollwork, or reeded motifs. They were designed to hold two light sources, originally gas jets or early electric bulbs, framed by decorative glass shades.

These lighting fixtures were primarily cast in solid brass, bronze, or gilded metal alloys. The accompanying shades were typically made from acid-etched, frosted, or press-moulded glass, frequently finished with ruffled or cranberry edges.

Authentic pieces feature cast metal backplates showing minor surface casting irregularities, natural age-related oxidisation, and hand-turned brass fittings. Original glass shades often display slight variations in thickness and hand-etched floral patterns.

Install sconces in pairs alongside a chimney breast, within a hallway alcove, or flanking an entry mirror to provide soft ambient lighting. The warm brass finish creates visual warmth against dark moody paint palettes or heritage wallpapers.

Clean the metal casting with a dry, soft cloth to preserve the natural patina, avoiding harsh liquid chemical polishes. Glass shades should be removed carefully and washed separately in lukewarm water with mild detergent before reattaching.
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