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French Pair of Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Lights
O'Keeffe Antiques
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French Pair of Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Lights

1900 - 1920
Description

A French pair of gilded brass twin arm antique wall lights, the tiered leaf clad scrolling arms with foliated bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an opposing leaf backplate. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws or brackets for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 21"/53cm W: 12"/31cm D: 4.5"/11cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05500

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

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

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SA1161409
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05500
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 French pair of gilded brass twin arm antique wall lights, the tiered leaf clad scrolling arms with foliated bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an opposing leaf backplate. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws or brackets for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 21"/53cm W: 12"/31cm D: 4.5"/11cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05500

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1161409
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05500
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 is a registered member of LAPADA 

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CH3 5UG
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A pair of French gilded bronze two-arm wall sconces featuring scrolling acanthus leaf motifs and candle-style fittings.
French Pair Of Gilded Bronze Antique Wall Lights
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French gilded bronze wall lights, historically referred to as appliques, emerged as prominent decorative fixtures during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in France. Designed to amplify light using reflective gilded surfaces, these fixtures frequently feature ornate Rococo or Neoclassical motifs.

Traditional French ormolu sconces were created using lost-wax or sand-casting methods to shape solid bronze. Artisans then chased the surface details by hand before applying mercury gilding, a process that bonded a layer of gold directly onto the bronze metalwork.

Authentic period pieces exhibit precise hand-tooling, crisp chasing along leaf veins, and substantial structural weight. Examining the reverse side often reveals signs of historic hand-casting, assembly marks, and conversion traces from candles or gas to modern electrical wiring.

Mounting wall sconces in pairs creates visual balance when flanking architectural focal points such as chimneypieces, large mirrors, or sideboards. The warm gold metalwork provides texture and visual interest when set against dark or muted wall palettes.

Maintain gilded surfaces by gently dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or horsehair brush to prevent dust accumulation. Chemical polishes, abrasive compounds, and water must be avoided, as these can strip or erode sensitive historic gold finishes.
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