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French Pair of Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Lights
O'Keeffe Antiques
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French Pair of Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Lights

1900 - 1920
Description

A French pair of gilded bronze twin arm opposing antique wall lights, the leaf scrolling arms with leaf trumpet bobeche drip pans, issuing from an opposing leaf elongated backplate, nice bright crisp gilded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 17"/43cm W: 11"/28cm D: 5"/13cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05003

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these Gilded Bronze Wall Lights to the 1920s.

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SA1036102
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OKA05003
Dealers Notes

We specialise in selling antique chandeliers, antique lighting, French mirrors, antique gilt furniture and unusual decorative items. The business was founded in 1999 by David & Jean O'Keeffe. The shop is based in Chester but supplies clients throughout the UK and abroad.

We deliver our products to the UK, Europe and worldwide using our own professional door-to-door courier service and also a large trusted international courier company. Please call us on 01244 311279 or contact us and we will provide you with delivery information and an individual delivery quote if necessary.

Description
A French pair of gilded bronze twin arm opposing antique wall lights, the leaf scrolling arms with leaf trumpet bobeche drip pans, issuing from an opposing leaf elongated backplate, nice bright crisp gilded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 17"/43cm W: 11"/28cm D: 5"/13cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05003

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these Gilded Bronze Wall Lights to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1036102
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05003
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the O'Keeffe Antiques Profile Page

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
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A pair of French Rococo style gilded bronze two-arm wall sconces featuring scrolling acanthus leaf motifs and candle holders.
French Pair Of Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Lights
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Originating in 18th-century France, gilt bronze wall lights, also known as appliques, are decorative wall-mounted lighting fixtures crafted from bronze coated in a layer of gold. Popularised during the Louis XV and Louis XVI eras, these fixtures were designed to reflect light across grand interiors.

Traditional gilt bronze fixtures were cast using the lost-wax process or sand casting, followed by hand-chasing to refine detailed motifs. The gilding was historically achieved through mercury fire-gilding, creating a durable gold finish bonded directly to the bronze base metal.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-chased details showing subtle tool marks, heavy weight due to solid bronze casting, and historical fittings on the reverse. Look for soft wear to the gilding on raised areas and a natural patina in recessed sections rather than uniform electroplating.

Position these fixtures flanking a central feature, such as an overmantel mirror, artwork, or chimneypiece, to create balanced symmetry. Their warm metallic tones provide a contrast against dark paint schemes or textured plaster walls.

Clean surfaces using a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth to remove accumulated dust. Avoid chemical cleaners, metal polishes, or abrasive materials, as these can strip historical gilding and damage the original patina.
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