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

1920 - 1940
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A small French pair of gilded bronze twin arm antique wall lights, the tapering scrolling square gauge arms with circular leaf bobeche drip pans, issuing from a reeded tapering backplate with acorn finial, nice crisp gilded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws or brackets for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 9"/23cm W: 9"/23cm D: 6"/15cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05693

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilded Wall Sconces to the 1930s.

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SA1203942
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OKA05693
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 small French pair of gilded bronze twin arm antique wall lights, the tapering scrolling square gauge arms with circular leaf bobeche drip pans, issuing from a reeded tapering backplate with acorn finial, nice crisp gilded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws or brackets for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 9"/23cm W: 9"/23cm D: 6"/15cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05693

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilded Wall Sconces to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203942
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05693
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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A pair of antique French gilded brass wall lights featuring twin curved arms and central baluster backplates with candle-style bulbs.
French Pair Of Gilded Twin Arm Antique Wall Lights
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French wall appliques, commonly known as wall sconces, are decorative lighting fixtures mounted directly onto wall surfaces. Originating in 17th and 18th-century French interiors, they were historically designed to hold candles against reflective backplates to maximize room illumination prior to electrification.

Period French wall lights were primarily crafted from cast bronze or brass, frequently finished with gold leaf or fire-gilding (ormolu) applied to chased metalwork. Candle sleeves were traditionally made from beeswax, rolled card, or ceramic materials.

Authentic period sconces exhibit cast metal construction with hand-chased detailing, sharp casting seams on the non-visible rear surfaces, and natural oxidisation within crevices. Original pieces frequently show structural evidence of conversion from candle sockets to early electric wiring.

Position gilded wall lights in pairs flanking a mantelpiece, central artwork, or entryway mirror to establish symmetry. Mounting these fixtures against dark or textured plaster walls creates contrast that highlights their sculpted metallic silhouettes.

Dust surfaces regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or horsehair brush to prevent dust build-up in detailed chasing. Avoid using chemical polishes, abrasive cleaners, or water on original gilded finishes, as these can strip delicate gold leaf or patination.
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