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French Large Pair of Gilded Antique Wall Lights
O'Keeffe Antiques
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French Large Pair of Gilded Antique Wall Lights

1920 - 1940
Description

A large French pair of gilded brass triple arm antique wall lights, the ornate leaf tiered scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from a scrolling leaf backplate. Good large scale wall lights and nice muted faded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws or brackets for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 27"/69cm W: 15"/38cm D: 8"/20cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05701

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207254
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05701
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 large French pair of gilded brass triple arm antique wall lights, the ornate leaf tiered scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from a scrolling leaf backplate. Good large scale wall lights and nice muted faded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws or brackets for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 27"/69cm W: 15"/38cm D: 8"/20cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05701

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207254
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05701
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 three-arm French Rococo style gilt bronze wall sconces with elaborate acanthus leaf scrollwork and white candle sleeves.
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Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
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A pair of three-arm French Rococo style gilt bronze wall sconces with elaborate acanthus leaf scrollwork and white candle sleeves.
French Large Pair Of Gilded Antique Wall Lights
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French Rococo wall lights, popularised during the eighteenth-century reign of Louis XV, are characterised by asymmetric curves, foliage motifs, and ornate scrollwork. These wall-mounted fittings, often referred to as appliques, were originally designed to hold candles and reflect light using gilded metal surfaces.

Traditional French sconces were typically cast in bronze using the lost-wax technique and finished with mercurial gilding, known as ormolu. Later nineteenth-century versions often utilised cast brass or spelter with gilded surface finishes.

Authentic period pieces often feature hand-chased surface details, heavy cast construction, and historical casting marks or maker stamps on the reverse side. Original fittings usually show signs of age, such as subtle oxidisation on the gilding and evidence of conversion from candle sockets to electric wiring.

Gilt wall sconces create a refined focal point when mounted flanking a decorative mantelpiece, framing a large wall mirror, or positioned above a dining room sideboard. Pairing elaborate gilded brass with neutral, contemporary wall paint highlights the intricate casting details while bridging classic and modern aesthetic styles.

Dust gilded metal regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or feather duster to prevent grime accumulation. Avoid abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners, which can strip the delicate gilding, and inspect electrical wiring periodically for safety.
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