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

1920 - 1940
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A French pair of gilded brass twin arm opposing antique wall lights, the leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an opposing scrolling leaf backplate. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 18"/46cm W: 10"/25cm D: 4.5"/11cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05626

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilt Wall Lights to the 1930s.

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SA1188570
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OKA05626
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 opposing antique wall lights, the leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an opposing scrolling leaf backplate. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 18"/46cm W: 10"/25cm D: 4.5"/11cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05626

Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilt Wall Lights to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188570
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05626
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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Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
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A pair of French gilt brass two-arm wall lights with acanthus leaf scrollwork and candle-style sockets mounted against a dark background.
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French Rococo style wall lights, prominent during the 18th century, are defined by asymmetrical organic forms, ornate scrollwork, and motifs such as acanthus leaves, shell forms, and flowing C-scrolls. Typically cast in metal with a gilt finish, these fixtures were designed to reflect candlelight across opulent reception rooms.

Historically, high-grade French sconces were cast in bronze or brass using the lost-wax process and finished with fire-gilding (ormolu). Later 19th and early 20th-century examples were predominantly cast in brass or spelter and electroplated or lacquer-gilded to achieve a gold appearance.

Authentic pieces display heavy cast metal construction with hand-chased details on the leafage and scrollwork rather than soft, blurred mouldings. Look for historical assembly signs, such as threaded iron rods, square nuts, cast maker marks, or original surface oxidisation on the non-gilded reverse.

Antique sconces can be placed in contemporary spaces to create visual contrast against neutral or dark backdrop walls. They function effectively when flanking a mantelpiece, framing a central mirror, or illuminating a hallway or alcove.

Gilt metal finishes should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a natural feather duster. Abrasive chemical polishes and water must be avoided, as they can strip or damage thin gilt layers and original patination.
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