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Superb Pair of Liberty Bronze Wall Sconce
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Superb Pair of Liberty Bronze Wall Sconce

19th century
Description

This is a stunning pair of brass wall lights modelled as stylised winged Phoenix with twin branch candle sconces held in their mouths. The sconces date from around the late 19th Century and have a registered number to the reverse. The pair are in excellent condition and are very eye-catching when hung. These are likely retailed by Liberty of London famous for stylish, good quality Arts and Crafts pieces of this type.

Dimensions: 42 cms high 30 wide by 20 cms deep.

UK insured delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Art Nouveau Bronze Sconces to the 1890s.

Independent Date Check ID 09351658
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Thick slotted iron retaining bolts: early mechanical assembly on the reverse.
Lead-soldered joints and dark oxidisation: decades of undisturbed aging behind the plates.
Repoussé brass sheet with cast dragon head: two-part Arts and Crafts metalworking.
Dark tarnish in the deeper flutes: gentle polishing over a long life.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1193094
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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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Description
This is a stunning pair of brass wall lights modelled as stylised winged Phoenix with twin branch candle sconces held in their mouths. The sconces date from around the late 19th Century and have a registered number to the reverse. The pair are in excellent condition and are very eye-catching when hung.
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These are likely retailed by Liberty of London famous for stylish, good quality Arts and Crafts pieces of this type.
Rams Head Antiques

Dimensions: 42 cms high 30 wide by 20 cms deep.

UK insured delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated these Art Nouveau Bronze Sconces to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09351658
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Thick slotted iron retaining bolts: early mechanical assembly on the reverse.
Lead-soldered joints and dark oxidisation: decades of undisturbed aging behind the plates.
Repoussé brass sheet with cast dragon head: two-part Arts and Crafts metalworking.
Dark tarnish in the deeper flutes: gentle polishing over a long life.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1193094
Rams Head Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2014
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A pair of cast bronze double-arm wall sconces featuring stylized winged crests and twin candle sockets.
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Archive I A pair of cast bronze double-arm wall sconces featuring stylized winged crests and twin candle sockets.

Superb Pair of Liberty Bronze Wall Sconce

Archive II A pair of cast bronze double-arm wall sconces featuring stylized winged crests and twin candle sockets. View II
Archive III A pair of cast bronze double-arm wall sconces featuring stylized winged crests and twin candle sockets. View III
Archive IV A pair of cast bronze double-arm wall sconces featuring stylized winged crests and twin candle sockets. View IV
Archive V A pair of cast bronze double-arm wall sconces featuring stylized winged crests and twin candle sockets. View V
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Rams Head Antiques
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Weardale
Durham
United Kingdom
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A pair of cast bronze double-arm wall sconces featuring stylized winged crests and twin candle sockets.
Superb Pair of Liberty Bronze Wall Sconce
Ref: SA1193094
A pair of cast bronze double-arm wall sconces featuring stylized winged crests and twin candle sockets.
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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialCast Bronze, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsWinged crests, Double candle arms, Scale patterning, Stylised fins
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This pair of wall sconces dates from the late 19th century in the Art Nouveau style. The items are manufactured from cast bronze and brass in a gold colour, incorporating winged crests, double candle arms, scale patterning, and stylised fins. Visible details include cast relief scale motifs along the central vertical bodies, fan-shaped pleated wing structures spreading outwards on both sides, and spherical candle sockets mounted on curving dual branch arms. Each sconce measures 42 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 20 cm deep. Such wall-mounted lighting pieces suit placement on narrow wall spaces in living rooms, hallways, or dining areas. They function effectively as functional ambient illumination while serving as sculptural decorative fixtures against vertical surfaces.

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Stile Liberty, the Italian manifestation of Art Nouveau, emerged around the turn of the 20th century and is characterised by sinuous lines, winged crests, and stylized natural forms. Wall sconces from this period served both functional lighting needs and acted as sculptural decorative accents.

Artisans predominantly crafted these fixtures from cast bronze, brass, or gilded metals using lost-wax or sand-casting techniques. Surfaces were subsequently hand-chased, polished, or patinated to create contrast and accentuate relief details.

Authentic period sconces display precise casting details, hand-finished surfaces, and natural oxidisation within recessed areas. Original pieces also show historical wear patterns around mounting plates and candle nozzles rather than uniform artificial distress.

Positioning a pair of sconces on a narrow wall space, flanking a chimneypiece, or accenting a hallway mirror introduces architectural interest and warm candlelight, complementing both traditional and maximalist decor schemes.

Dust metal surfaces regularly with a soft microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristled brush to clean deep relief areas. Avoid abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners that can strip original patinas and protective wax layers.
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