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Antique Set of 4 Neo-classical Ormolu & Glass Flaming Torch Wall Lights C.1920
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Antique Set of 4 Neo-classical Ormolu & Glass Flaming Torch Wall Lights C.1920

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Regent Antiques
Description

This is a superb antique set of four stylish French Neo-classical ormolu & glass flaming torch wall lights, circa 1920 in date.

Each has an ormolu foliate and ribbon backplate holding a frosted glass torch; the quality and craftsmanship are absolutely superb.

Add an elegant touch to a wall of your home with this fantastic set of French wall lights.

Condition:

In excellent condition, having been cleaned, fully rewired, and tested.

Please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 43 cm x Width 12 cm x Depth 15.5 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 5 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 6 inches

Our reference: A5265

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated these Ormolu Torch Wall Lights to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09511573
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Moulded frosted glass flame shades: French lighting style of the interwar years.
Cast laurel wreaths and chevron collars: crisp French neo-classical revival metalwork.
Gilding mellowed in the recesses: gentle handling and dusting over a century.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1215939
Dealers Internal Reference
A5265
Description
This is a superb antique set of four stylish French Neo-classical ormolu & glass flaming torch wall lights, circa 1920 in date.
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Each has an ormolu foliate and ribbon backplate holding a frosted glass torch; the quality and craftsmanship are absolutely superb.
Regent Antiques
fig 1. Set of four Neo-Classical style wall lights crafted in gilt metal with flaming torch backplates and frosted glass flame-shaped shades.
fig 1. Antique Set of 4 Neo-classical Ormolu & Glass Flaming Torch Wall Lights C.1920

Add an elegant touch to a wall of your home with this fantastic set of French wall lights.

Condition:

In excellent condition, having been cleaned, fully rewired, and tested.

Please see photos for confirmation.

Dimensions in cm:

Height 43 cm x Width 12 cm x Depth 15.5 cm

Dimensions in inches:

Height 1 foot, 5 inches x Width 5 inches x Depth 6 inches

Our reference: A5265

Date of Manufacture

Regent Antiques has dated these Ormolu Torch Wall Lights to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09511573
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-115 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Moulded frosted glass flame shades: French lighting style of the interwar years.
Cast laurel wreaths and chevron collars: crisp French neo-classical revival metalwork.
Gilding mellowed in the recesses: gentle handling and dusting over a century.

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
43cm (16.93")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
15.5cm (6.10")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215939
Dealers Internal Ref
A5265
Regent Antiques
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We specialise in english and continental furniture, silver, porcelain and decorative items.

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Set of four Neo-Classical style wall lights crafted in gilt metal with flaming torch backplates and frosted glass flame-shaped shades.
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Archive I Set of four Neo-Classical style wall lights crafted in gilt metal with flaming torch backplates and frosted glass flame-shaped shades.

Antique Set of 4 Neo-classical Ormolu & Glass Flaming Torch Wall Lights C.1920

Archive II Set of four Neo-Classical style wall lights crafted in gilt metal with flaming torch backplates and frosted glass flame-shaped shades. View II
Archive III Set of four Neo-Classical style wall lights crafted in gilt metal with flaming torch backplates and frosted glass flame-shaped shades. View III
Archive IV Set of four Neo-Classical style wall lights crafted in gilt metal with flaming torch backplates and frosted glass flame-shaped shades. View IV
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Archive VI Set of four Neo-Classical style wall lights crafted in gilt metal with flaming torch backplates and frosted glass flame-shaped shades. View VI
Archive VII Set of four Neo-Classical style wall lights crafted in gilt metal with flaming torch backplates and frosted glass flame-shaped shades. View VII
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Set of four Neo-Classical style wall lights crafted in gilt metal with flaming torch backplates and frosted glass flame-shaped shades.
Antique Set of 4 Neo-Classical Ormolu & Glass Flaming Torch Wall Lights c.1920
Ref: SA1215939
Set of four Neo-Classical style wall lights crafted in gilt metal with flaming torch backplates and frosted glass flame-shaped shades.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNeo-Classical
  • MaterialOrmolu, Gilt Bronze, Frosted Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFlaming torch shade, Acanthus leaf moulding, Laurel leaf backplate
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 15.5 cm (6 in)

This set of four French Neo-Classical wall lights, dating from circa 1920, takes the form of flaming torches. The fixtures combine cast ormolu and frosted glass in a gold colourway, incorporating round ribbon-tied backplates decorated with laurel leaf motifs. Below, the cylindrical shafts feature detailed acanthus leaf mouldings leading down to pointed arrow finials, supporting sculptural flame-shaped glass shades on top. Each individual light measures 43 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 15.5 cm deep. Suitable for interior illumination in a home today, these fixtures mount directly onto narrow wall spaces in hallways, drawing rooms, or dining areas. The cleaned ormolu frames and rewired electrical components provide a functioning lighting solution. The matching arrangement of four pieces allows for balanced placement across a room layout, introducing a period decorative element inspired by classical antiquity.

FAQs

Neo-Classical flaming torch wall lights are decorative wall-mounted lighting fixtures inspired by classical Greco-Roman iconography, where the frame replicates an ancient ceremonial torch topped with a flame-shaped light source.

These sconces are typically constructed from heavy cast bronze or brass finished with fire-gilding (ormolu) or lacquer, paired with frosted, etched, or moulded flame glass shades.

Authentic period pieces feature sharp hand-chased detailing in the metalwork, heavy cast construction rather than thin stamped metal, historical wiring entry points, and original frosted glass shades showing subtle manufacturing variations.

Mount them symmetrically in pairs to flank architectural features such as mantelpieces, artwork, or mirrors, providing vertical balance and warm accent illumination.

Dust metal surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth avoiding chemical polishes that strip gilding, and wash the glass shades separately using lukewarm water and mild detergent.
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