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A Pair of French Empire Style Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lights
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A Pair of French Empire Style Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lights

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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A Pair of French Empire Style Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lights

A pair of 19th Century Brass Carriage Lights these are very decorative pieces with swags and flames to the top they have been converted to electricity

The lights are in good condition glass all of the way round and a reflector at the back giving good illumination

In good aged condition and they will need to be connected to an electrical supply

The Lamps are 19” tall, 5” wide and stand out 19” from the wall

DG147

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these French Empire Carriage Lanterns to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1196031
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DG147
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A Pair of French Empire Style Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lights
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A pair of 19th Century Brass Carriage Lights these are very decorative pieces with swags and flames to the top they have been converted to electricity.
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fig 1. A pair of French Empire style aged brass carriage lanterns with glass panels, leaf swags, and urn finials mounted on cylindrical stems.
fig 1. A Pair of French Empire Style Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lights

The lights are in good condition glass all of the way round and a reflector at the back giving good illumination

In good aged condition and they will need to be connected to an electrical supply

The Lamps are 19” tall, 5” wide and stand out 19” from the wall

DG147

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these French Empire Carriage Lanterns to the 19th Century.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196031
Dealers Internal Ref
DG147
Elmgarden
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A pair of French Empire style aged brass carriage lanterns with glass panels, leaf swags, and urn finials mounted on cylindrical stems.
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Archive I A pair of French Empire style aged brass carriage lanterns with glass panels, leaf swags, and urn finials mounted on cylindrical stems.

A Pair of French Empire Style Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lights

Archive II A pair of French Empire style aged brass carriage lanterns with glass panels, leaf swags, and urn finials mounted on cylindrical stems. View II
Archive III A pair of French Empire style aged brass carriage lanterns with glass panels, leaf swags, and urn finials mounted on cylindrical stems. View III
Archive IV A pair of French Empire style aged brass carriage lanterns with glass panels, leaf swags, and urn finials mounted on cylindrical stems. View IV
Archive V A pair of French Empire style aged brass carriage lanterns with glass panels, leaf swags, and urn finials mounted on cylindrical stems. View V
Archive VI A pair of French Empire style aged brass carriage lanterns with glass panels, leaf swags, and urn finials mounted on cylindrical stems. View VI
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A pair of French Empire style aged brass carriage lanterns with glass panels, leaf swags, and urn finials mounted on cylindrical stems.
A Pair of French Empire Style Brass Carriage Lights, Wall Lights
Ref: SA1196031
A pair of French Empire style aged brass carriage lanterns with glass panels, leaf swags, and urn finials mounted on cylindrical stems.
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  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialBrass, Glass, Metal
  • ColourAged Brass
  • MotifsUrn finials, Laurel swags, Glazed panels, Tapering columns
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

A pair of nineteenth-century French Empire style carriage lights provide decorative wall illumination. Formed from brass, glass, and metal with an aged brass finish, the fixtures display clear glazed panels running all the way around, urn finials at the top, and laurel swags over the glass. Each light incorporates a cylindrical stem, a rear reflector, and a wall-mounting bracket with a circular backplate. They measure 48 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 23 cm deep, and have been converted to electricity for modern use. Positioned beside the front door, the lights illuminate an entrance hall or exterior porch wall. They suit a French chateau interior scheme or traditional hallway, requiring connection to a mains electrical supply by a qualified electrician prior to operation. The metal components show an aged patina with natural wear appropriate to their period, while the glass panes remain intact.

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French Empire style lighting emerged in the early 19th century, drawing heavy influence from classical Greco-Roman and Egyptian art. Key features include symmetrical proportions, dark patinated metals contrasted with gilded or polished brass, and classical motifs such as laurel swags, pinecone finials, and urn forms.

Traditional carriage lights are crafted primarily from sheet brass, copper, or iron, often finished with dark patinated lacquer or gilding. The panels feature clear bevelled or flat glass panes held in place by metal lead work or fitted frames to protect the internal light source.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast or stamped metal components, precise joinery, and natural surface oxidation or patina consistent with age. Look for traditional cast motifs, such as classical garlands or urn finials, along with original surface patination on brass elements.

These lights can be mounted in pairs to flank architectural features such as doorways, mantelpieces, or hallway mirrors. The contrast between dark patinated metal and warm brass accents allows them to bridge classic and contemporary interior schemes.

Clean the metal surfaces with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove dust without stripping the natural patina. Avoid harsh chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners, and clean glass panels using a mild glass cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto the fixture.
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