This is a stunning Antique pair of ormolu�and porcelain two branch wall lights, Circa 1900 in date,Of elegant classical form with a ribbon crest upturned reeded arms with acanthus decoration and foliate cast sconces, each back plate inset with a blue and white Jasperware porcelain plaque depicting classical maidens below a trailing bluebell finial.There is no mistaking their unique quality and design and they will soon instantly enhance the style of one special room in your home.Condition:In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation of condition.Dimensions in cm:Height 46 cm x Width 30 cm x Depth 14 cmDimensions in inches:Height 1 foot, 6 inches x Width 1 foot x Depth 5 inchesJasperwareor jasper ware, is a type of�stoneware�first developed by�Josiah Wedgwood, although some authorities have described it as a type of�porcelain. It is noted for its matte finish and is produced in a number of different colours, of which the best known is a pale blue that has become known as�''Wedgwood Blue''.�''Jasper'' in this context refers to the mineral of that name.Wedgwood''s�main designs are jasperware and black basalt.�Many of the Wedgwood designs were based on the art of making�cameo glass�and on the looks of�The Portland Vase.Ormolu�(from French ''or moulu'', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat�gold�in a�mercury�amalgam�to an object of�bronze.The mercury is driven off in a�kiln�leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer�known as�''gilt bronze''.The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or�fire-gilding, in which a solution of�nitrate of mercury�is applied to a piece of�copper,�brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an�amalgam�of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object.No true ormolu was produced in France ...