Antique Brass Wall Sconces 1900 - 1920

Name: Pair of Wall Lights
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1199328
Price: 850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWall Lights
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Chateau
MaterialBrass, Bronze, Crystal
ColourAged Brass
MotifsAcanthus leaf, Beaded basket shade, Anthemion crest, Scroll arm
SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This pair of wall lights dates from the 1920 period in a French Chateau style. The fixtures are constructed from aged brass and bronze with clear crystal beads. Each piece comprises a patinated metal wall sconce featuring an ornate backplate with an anthemion crest and acanthus leaf carving, a scroll arm with ring hardware, and a hanging beaded crystal basket shade. The metal displays an aged brass finish with darker patination, and a few glass pieces are missing from the shades. The lights have been fully rewired for contemporary use. Measuring 30 cm high, 10 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, these wall lights suit placement in a fireplace alcove or flanking a mirror in a hallway or drawing room. They connect directly to standard domestic electrical wiring for wall mounting.

FAQs

French wall appliques gained prominence in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries as decorative fixtures mounted to diffuse candlelight across grand rooms. By combining cast metal backplates with faceted glass or crystal drops, these fixtures maximized light reflection before the advent of electricity.

Traditional wall sconces were typically crafted from cast brass, bronze, or iron, frequently finished with gilding or dark patination. The decorative drops and basket shades utilised hand-cut crystal or glass beads strung on fine wire frames.

Authentic period wall lights generally feature cast metal backplates with visible hand-chased details, irregularities in casting, and natural surface oxidisation. Older examples may also show signs of historical conversion from gas or candle power to early electrical wiring.

Positioning paired sconces on either side of a chimneypiece, bathroom mirror, or central artwork provides balanced ambient lighting. Mixing patinated metal fixtures with minimalist modern decor creates subtle contrast and depth.

Dust metal backplates regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive polish that can strip patination. Crystal beads should be gently wiped with a slightly damp cloth to clear accumulated grime without disturbing the underlying wire framework.

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