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Antique Pair Giltwood Wall Lights

19th century
Sold 21 April 2025 · Rams Head Antiques
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Description

This is a good pair of late 19th century hand carved giltwood wall lights with gilt metal candle sconce wired for electric lights. The pair have a lovely antique colour to the original gilding and are really decorative with ribbons and swags and carved acanthus leaf detail.

The gilded metal sconce are fitted with candle covers that house fittings for standard small screw fitting bulbs.

These measure 50 cms high by 20 cms wide.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Antique Giltwood Wall Lights to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
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SA1054284
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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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This is a good pair of late 19th century hand carved giltwood wall lights with gilt metal candle sconce wired for electric lights.
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The pair have a lovely antique colour to the original gilding and are really decorative with ribbons and swags and carved acanthus leaf detail.
Rams Head Antiques

The gilded metal sconce are fitted with candle covers that house fittings for standard small screw fitting bulbs.

These measure 50 cms high by 20 cms wide.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Antique Giltwood Wall Lights to the 19th Century.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1054284
Rams Head Antiques
Rams Head Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Sep 2014
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A pair of antique carved giltwood wall lights featuring ribbon and floral motifs with twin candle sockets.
Antique Pair Giltwood Wall Lights
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A pair of antique carved giltwood wall lights featuring ribbon and floral motifs with twin candle sockets.
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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRibbon bow, Acorn and leaf garlands, Floral rosettes, Twin candle arms
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Giltwood wall lights, or sconces, gained prominence during the Baroque and Rococo periods in Europe, where they were used to reflect and amplify candlelight in grand drawing rooms and halls.

Authentic period sconces are typically hand-carved from softwoods such as pine or lime, then coated with layers of gesso before being finished with gold leaf or metal gilt.

Authenticity is evaluated by inspecting the hand-carved details, the ageing of the gesso and gilt layers, hand-cut joinery, and the presence of historical hardware or wiring modifications.

They can be mounted on either side of a fireplace mirror, artwork, or entryway console to introduce warm metallic textures and classical symmetry to a modern room.

Clean surfaces gently using a soft, dry feather duster to remove debris. Avoid chemical cleaning products, water, or abrasive cloths that can damage the delicate gilt finish.
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