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Brass Wall Bracket
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Brass Wall Bracket

1920 - 1940
Description

Brass wall bracket that was previously electrified but needs a little work to rewire.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Michael Holt Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Wall Sconce to the 1930s.

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SA1224101
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Item number 137
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Description
Brass wall bracket that was previously electrified but needs a little work to rewire.
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Holt Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Wall Sconce to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224101
Dealers Internal Ref
Item number 137
Michael Holt Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2026

Specialist in metal antiques, especially brass and cast iron.

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An ornate antique cast brass twin-arm wall sconce featuring an oval backplate decorated with classical motifs and two curved candle holders.
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Archive I An ornate antique cast brass twin-arm wall sconce featuring an oval backplate decorated with classical motifs and two curved candle holders.

Brass Wall Bracket

Archive II An ornate antique cast brass twin-arm wall sconce featuring an oval backplate decorated with classical motifs and two curved candle holders. View II
Archive III An ornate antique cast brass twin-arm wall sconce featuring an oval backplate decorated with classical motifs and two curved candle holders. View III
Archive IV An ornate antique cast brass twin-arm wall sconce featuring an oval backplate decorated with classical motifs and two curved candle holders. View IV
Archive V An ornate antique cast brass twin-arm wall sconce featuring an oval backplate decorated with classical motifs and two curved candle holders. View V
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Michael Holt Antiques
Telephone 07810 068722
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mholt
Verified Since Apr 2026
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An ornate antique cast brass twin-arm wall sconce featuring an oval backplate decorated with classical motifs and two curved candle holders.
Brass wall bracket
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An ornate antique cast brass twin-arm wall sconce featuring an oval backplate decorated with classical motifs and two curved candle holders.
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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialCast Brass
  • ColourAged Brass
  • MotifsAnthemion finial, Acanthus scrolls, Oval backplate, Fluted candle cups
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This brass wall bracket dates from the 1930 period and exemplifies the Neoclassical style with its grand Regency design vibe. Cast in solid brass with an aged brass colour finish, the piece is designed as a twin-arm wall sconce measuring 25 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. The object comprises an oval backplate decorated with classical motifs, topped by an anthemion finial and featuring two curved candle holders supported by acanthus scrolls, alongside fluted candle cups. The surface exhibits visible wear, and the body includes wiring access points indicating its previous electrification, requiring rewiring work. Suitable for installation in narrow wall spaces within a home, the sconce functions as accent lighting on corridors, hallways, or living room walls. The structure mounts flush against vertical surfaces, holding two standard taper candles or serving as a decorative architectural wall fixture when wired. The traditional metallic finish and classical ornamentation complement period interiors and traditional living spaces.

FAQs

Wall sconces evolved as elevated candle holders designed to cast ambient light across rooms, frequently styled in Neoclassical or Rococo traditions during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to enhance reflection alongside mirrors and wall panelling.

Traditional wall brackets were typically crafted from heavy cast brass, bronze, or gilded wood, featuring chased or moulded classical motifs such as acanthus leaves, anthemia, and fluted branch arms.

Authentic period brass pieces exhibit evidence of hand-casting or chasing, slight irregularities from hand finishing, gentle wear on raised edges, and unpolished oxidisation or patina preserved within recessed relief areas.

Position a pair of wall brackets on a narrow wall space, flanking artwork or a mirror, or within an alcove to introduce historical architectural character and warm metallic textures to modern interiors.

Dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh abrasive metal polishes to preserve the natural aged patina and protect intricate cast surface details.
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