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French Pair of 19th C Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
O'Keeffe Antiques
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French Pair of 19th C Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Sconces

19th century
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A quality French pair of gilded bronze Bacchus twin arm antique wall sconces, the ornate square gauge leaf clad scrolling arms with circular reeded bobeche drip pans, issuing from a lovely Bacchus headed centre backplate, excellent original crisp patination and super quality. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 15"/38cm W: 12"/31cm D: 8"/20cm

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA05450

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
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O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Sconces to the 19th Century.

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SA1151460
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OKA05450
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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 quality French pair of gilded bronze Bacchus twin arm antique wall sconces, the ornate square gauge leaf clad scrolling arms with circular reeded bobeche drip pans, issuing from a lovely Bacchus headed centre backplate, excellent original crisp patination and super quality. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 15"/38cm W: 12"/31cm D: 8"/20cm

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA05450

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1151460
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05450
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
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Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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A pair of 19th-century French gilt bronze wall sconces featuring cast classical male mask backplates and twin scroll arms fitted with electric candle sleeves.
French Pair Of 19th C Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
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French gilt bronze wall sconces, historically referred to as appliques, are wall-mounted lighting fixtures produced predominantly in France during the 18th and 19th centuries. They feature cast bronze components finished with gold leaf or mercury gilding to create a reflective surface that enhanced candlelight and electric illumination.

These fixtures were created using the lost-wax or sand-casting method with bronze, an alloy of copper and tin. The cast metal was hand-chased to sharpen ornamental details such as foliage or mascarons, then gilded via electroplating or fire-gilding, resulting in a durable gold surface over a heavy metal substrate.

Authentic period examples demonstrate high weight due to solid bronze construction, along with detailed hand-chasing on metal surfaces. Look for signs of age such as natural oxidisation in deep recesses, historic mounting holes, original thread cuts on assembly rods, and hand-cast irregularities rather than uniform modern machine moulding.

Pairing gilt bronze sconces with contemporary minimalist artwork or neutral plaster walls creates a balanced contrast. They are frequently installed in pairs flanking a bathroom mirror, positioned above a sideboard, or used to frame a fireplace hearth to add architectural structure and warm ambient lighting.

Gilt surfaces should be dusted regularly with a dry, microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, metal polishes, or abrasive cloths, as these will strip the delicate layer of gold gilding from the underlying bronze.
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