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French Pair of Gilded Twin Arm Antique Wall Lights
O'Keeffe Antiques
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French Pair of Gilded Twin Arm Antique Wall Lights

1900 - 1920
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A nice pretty French pair of gilded bronze twin arm antique wall lights, the leaf clad scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from opposing rococo leaf backplate, good crisp casting and lovely patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 18"/46cm W: 7"/18cm D: 4"/10cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05339

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilded Wall Sconces to the 1910s.

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SA1121952
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OKA05339
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 nice pretty French pair of gilded bronze twin arm antique wall lights, the leaf clad scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from opposing rococo leaf backplate, good crisp casting and lovely patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 18"/46cm W: 7"/18cm D: 4"/10cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05339

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilded Wall Sconces to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1121952
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05339
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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A matching pair of French Rococo style gilded metal twin-arm wall lights featuring scrolling acanthus leaf details and candle-effect bulb holders against a dark background.
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Chester
CH3 5UG
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A matching pair of French Rococo style gilded metal twin-arm wall lights featuring scrolling acanthus leaf details and candle-effect bulb holders against a dark background.
French Pair Of Gilded Twin Arm Antique Wall Lights
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French Rococo style wall lights are defined by asymmetrical curves, flowing C-scrolls, and elaborate foliate motifs such as acanthus leaves. Originating in the 18th century during the reign of Louis XV, these fixtures typically features twin or triple sweeping arms designed to hold candles or modern bulb equivalents.

Traditional French wall sconces were predominantly cast in bronze or brass using the lost-wax technique before being gilded. High-status pieces utilized fire-gilding (ormolu), where a mercury-gold amalgam was applied to the metal surface and heated, creating a durable gold finish.

Authentic period pieces show hand-chased surface details, sharp tooling on leaf design edges, and historical casting marks or maker stamps on the backplate rear. Age-appropriate surface wear, minor oxidisation in recessed crevices, and hand-threaded assembly screws also indicate genuine period construction.

Twin-arm wall sconces can be mounted on either side of an entryway mirror, above a fireplace mantel, or along a hallway to frame architectural features. The warm metallic tones of gilded brass contrast effectively against muted or dark paint finishes in modern spaces.

Dust gilded surfaces regularly using a clean, soft dry paintbrush or feather duster to prevent grime accumulation in intricate carved details. Avoid liquid brass polishes or abrasive chemical cleaners, as these can strip original gilding layers and damage historic patination.
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