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French Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
O'Keeffe Antiques
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French Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Sconces

19th century
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A French pair of gilded bronze twin arm antique wall sconces, the tiered leaf clad scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and leaf candle sconces, issuing from an opposing leaf backplate, nice gilded patination. Originally candle and sympathetically converted to electricity. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws or brackets for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 19"/48cm W: 12"/31cm D: 6"/15cm

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA05292

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
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O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Sconces to the 19th Century.

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SA1125563
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OKA05292
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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 antique wall sconces, the tiered leaf clad scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and leaf candle sconces, issuing from an opposing leaf backplate, nice gilded patination. Originally candle and sympathetically converted to electricity. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws or brackets for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 19"/48cm W: 12"/31cm D: 6"/15cm

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA05292

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Sconces to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1125563
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05292
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
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 twin-arm gilt bronze wall sconces featuring acanthus leaf scrollwork.
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French Rococo wall sconces, or appliques, developed during the reign of Louis XV in the 18th century. Characterised by asymmetrical curves, acanthus leaves, and shell motifs, these fixtures were designed to hold candles and magnify light across mirrored panels in grand salons.

Authentic French sconces were predominantly cast in solid bronze using the lost-wax process and finished with mercury gilding, known as ormolu. Later 19th-century reproductions often utilised cast brass or electroplated finishes over bronze.

Authentic pieces display hand-chased detailing, distinct weight, and threaded brass assembly rods at the rear. Look for genuine oxidisation in recessed areas and hand-cut threads rather than uniform modern machine screws.

Designers frequently position pairs of gilt sconces to frame a mantlepiece, flank a central hallway mirror, or accent a dining room buffet. They serve as sculptural art elements while providing warm, layered accent lighting.

Dust gilt bronze regularly using a soft feather duster or dry microfibre cloth. Avoid liquid chemical cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes, as these will strip or damage the delicate gilt layer.
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