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French Pair Gilded Bronze Triple Arm Antique Wall Lights
O'Keeffe Antiques
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French Pair Gilded Bronze Triple Arm Antique Wall Lights

1900 - 1920
Description

A French pair of gilded bronze and crystal triple arm antique wall lights, the leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from a foliated backplate and decorated overall with crystal faceted pendants, good original gilded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 15"/38cm W: 14"/36cm D: 9"/23cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05594

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these Gilded Bronze Wall Sconces to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1192703
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05594
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 bronze and crystal triple arm antique wall lights, the leaf scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from a foliated backplate and decorated overall with crystal faceted pendants, good original gilded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 15"/38cm W: 14"/36cm D: 9"/23cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05594

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these Gilded Bronze Wall Sconces to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1192703
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05594
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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A pair of antique French gilded bronze three-arm wall lights with decorative scrolling arms, acanthus leaf backplates, and hanging clear crystal glass drops.
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French Pair Gilded Bronze Triple Arm Antique Wall Lights

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Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
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A pair of antique French gilded bronze three-arm wall lights with decorative scrolling arms, acanthus leaf backplates, and hanging clear crystal glass drops.
French Pair Gilded Bronze Triple Arm Antique Wall Lights
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French gilded bronze wall lights, historically termed appliques, gained prominence during the 17th and 18th centuries in royal courts and aristocracy. Designed to reflect candlelight using polished bronze gilding and crystal prisms, these fixtures served as both functional lighting and prominent symbols of interior status.

Traditional French wall sconces are primarily cast from solid bronze, often treated with an ormolu or gilded finish through mercury gilding or lacquer techniques. Accent elements typically incorporate hand-cut lead crystal drops, moulded glass pendeloques, and painted candle sleeve covers.

Authentic period sconces feature heavy cast bronze construction with crisp hand-chased detailing on leaf and scroll motifs. Indicators include uneven hand-cut crystal facets, period-style threadings or square-cut nuts on metal joints, and natural oxidisation within the recessed areas of the gilt finish.

French crystal sconces can be mounted in pairs flanking an overmantel mirror, artwork, or doorway to introduce architectural symmetry. They work effectively in modern entryways, dining rooms, or hallways to provide ambient accent lighting against dark or textured wall finishes.

Gilded bronze surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasives that strip the original gilt layer. Crystal drops can be wiped individually using a lint-free cloth dampened with a mild alcohol-water solution to restore clarity.
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