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French Set of 4 Gilded Antique Wall Lights
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French Set of 4 Gilded Antique Wall Lights

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 November 2024 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A French set of 4 gilded brass twin arm antique wall lights, the leaf clad square gauge scrolling arms with trumpet reeded millgrain bobeche drip pans and reeded candle sconces, issuing from a leaf tapering backplate with urn finial. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 18"/46cm W: 12"/31cm D: 5.5"/14cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05203

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1090327
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05203
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 set of 4 gilded brass twin arm antique wall lights, the leaf clad square gauge scrolling arms with trumpet reeded millgrain bobeche drip pans and reeded candle sconces, issuing from a leaf tapering backplate with urn finial. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 18"/46cm W: 12"/31cm D: 5.5"/14cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05203

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1090327
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05203
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

Trade Associations

O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A set of four matching French gilded double-arm wall sconces featuring classical tapering backplates and candle-style bulbs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Set of 4 Gilded Antique Wall Lights

Archive II A set of four matching French gilded double-arm wall sconces featuring classical tapering backplates and candle-style bulbs. View II
Archive III A set of four matching French gilded double-arm wall sconces featuring classical tapering backplates and candle-style bulbs. View III
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O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
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A set of four matching French gilded double-arm wall sconces featuring classical tapering backplates and candle-style bulbs.
French Set Of 4 Gilded Antique Wall Lights
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A set of four matching French gilded double-arm wall sconces featuring classical tapering backplates and candle-style bulbs.
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  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Classical
  • MaterialGilded Brass, Bronze
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsDouble arms, Tapered backplate, Urn finial, Scrollwork
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

FAQs

French gilded wall lights, often developing from historical candle sconces used in chateaux, gained prominence during periods such as the Louis XIV, Regency, and Empire styles, where reflective metallic finishes maximized ambient candlelight.

Authentic period wall sconces are typically constructed from cast bronze, brass, or spelter, finished with mercury gilding or gold leaf plating, and feature hand-chased detailing and soldered joints.

Authenticity is determined by examining casting quality, hand-chiselled surface details, patination patterns, historical fastening screws, and evidence of hand-wiring or conversion from original candle sockets.

They can be integrated into contemporary schemes by mounting them symmetrically flanking a fireplace, mirror, or doorway, creating layered ambient lighting that contrasts classical metallic textures with minimalist surroundings.

Preserve gilded surfaces by dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive polishes, or moisture which can strip the delicate gold leaf or accelerate oxidisation.
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