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2 Antique Ornate Brass Cherub Wall Sconce
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2 Antique Ornate Brass Cherub Wall Sconce

1920 - 1940
Description

This impressive pair of antique wall sconces is beautifully cast in spelter, exhibiting exceptional craftsmanship and artistic detail. Adorned with intricately sculpted cherub heads, floral accents, and elegantly scrolling arms, each sconce features two candle-style lights designed for electric fittings.

These sconces reflect the grandeur of late 19th-century European design, echoing elements of the Baroque Revival period.

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated these Brass Cherub Wall Sconces to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1139244
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Description
This impressive pair of antique wall sconces is beautifully cast in spelter, exhibiting exceptional craftsmanship and artistic detail.
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Adorned with intricately sculpted cherub heads, floral accents, and elegantly scrolling arms, each sconce features two candle-style lights designed for electric fittings.
D and A Binder Ltd

These sconces reflect the grandeur of late 19th-century European design, echoing elements of the Baroque Revival period.

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated these Brass Cherub Wall Sconces to the 1930s.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1139244
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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Archive I A pair of ornate cast brass twin-arm wall sconces featuring sculpted cherub heads and decorative scrolling branches.

2 Antique Ornate Brass Cherub Wall Sconce

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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
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101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
Verified Since May 2015
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A pair of ornate cast brass twin-arm wall sconces featuring sculpted cherub heads and decorative scrolling branches.
2 ANTIQUE ORNATE BRASS CHERUB WALL SCONCE
Ref: SA1139244
A pair of ornate cast brass twin-arm wall sconces featuring sculpted cherub heads and decorative scrolling branches.
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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialBrass, Bronze
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsCherub heads, Scrolling arms, Cast relief ornamentation
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

A pair of ornate twin-arm wall sconces date from 1930 and follow a Rococo Revival style, produced in warm brass and bronze with a textured, aged metallic finish showing visible surface wear and oxidation. Each fixture incorporates cast relief ornamentation including sculpted cherub heads, scrolling arms, and central urn motifs with candle-style electric light fittings mounted on round drip pans. The wall-mounted design measures 33 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 21 cm deep. These sconces suit placement in a domestic setting such as a fireplace alcove, hallway, or living room wall, mounted directly to flat surfaces to provide ambient wall lighting. The heavy cast construction and detailed cherub carvings introduce classical French Chateau character to traditional interior schemes.

FAQs

A cherub wall sconce is a decorative wall-mounted light fixture incorporating sculpted figures of cherubs or putti, a popular design feature in Rococo, Baroque, and French revival styles.

Traditional brass sconces were created using sand casting or lost-wax techniques, followed by hand-chasing to refine intricate relief patterns and surface detailing.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-finished casting variations, natural metal oxidisation in recessed areas, threaded component assembly, and substantial solid metal weight.

Position a pair symmetrically on either side of a chimneypiece, hallway mirror, or central artwork to frame the space and introduce warm metal tones to contemporary walls.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh abrasive chemical cleaners that may strip away natural aged patina or protective finishes.
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