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Pair of Late 19th Century Dutch Repousse Brass 2 Branch Wall Sconce, 53cm Tall
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Pair of Late 19th Century Dutch Repousse Brass 2 Branch Wall Sconce, 53cm Tall

19th century
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Description

Pair of Late 19th century Dutch Repousse Brass 2 Branch Wall Sconce, 53cm tall.

A pair of late 19th century Dutch repousse brass architectural wall sconces, later adapted to electric, with an impressed grape vine decoration and twin branch bulb housings.

Each sconce measures 53cm tall and 29cm wide, presented in mostly excellent, original condition with no significant defects or losses, showing a patinated surface colour to the brass which can polish to a high lustre of buyer chooses, sold as they are with some minimal timeworn related dents which is quite usual.

These sconces can be returned to candle if preferred, natural or bulb lighting creates a warm reflection.

Dimensions

Height 53cm

Width 29cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Dutch Repousse Brass Sconces to the 1890s.

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SA1224271
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Pair of Late 19th century Dutch Repousse Brass 2 Branch Wall Sconce, 53cm tall.
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A pair of late 19th century Dutch repousse brass architectural wall sconces, later adapted to electric, with an impressed grape vine decoration and twin branch bulb housings.
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fig 1. Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses.
fig 1. Pair of Late 19th Century Dutch Repousse Brass 2 Branch Wall Sconce, 53cm Tall

Each sconce measures 53cm tall and 29cm wide, presented in mostly excellent, original condition with no significant defects or losses, showing a patinated surface colour to the brass which can polish to a high lustre of buyer chooses, sold as they are with some minimal timeworn related dents which is quite usual.

fig 2. Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses.
fig 2. Pair of Late 19th Century Dutch Repousse Brass 2 Branch Wall Sconce, 53cm Tall

These sconces can be returned to candle if preferred, natural or bulb lighting creates a warm reflection.

Dimensions

Height 53cm

Width 29cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated these Dutch Repousse Brass Sconces to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224271
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses.

Pair of Late 19th Century Dutch Repousse Brass 2 Branch Wall Sconce, 53cm Tall

Archive II Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View II
Archive III Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View III
Archive IV Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View IV
Archive V Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View V
Archive VI Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View VI
Archive VII Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View VII
Archive VIII Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View VIII
Archive IX Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View IX
Archive X Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View X
Archive XI Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View XI
Archive XII Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View XII
Archive XIII Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View XIII
Archive XIV Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View XIV
Archive XV Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses. View XV
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Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses.
Pair of Late 19th Century Dutch Repousse Brass 2 Branch Wall Sconce, 53cm tall
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Pair of late 19th-century Dutch repousse brass two-branch wall sconces decorated with embossed grape vine motifs and oval central bosses.
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FAQs

Dutch repousse brass sconces from the late 19th century are defined by relief metalwork, featuring floral, botanical, or geometric motifs hand-hammered onto sheet brass backplates designed to reflect ambient light.

These wall lights were crafted by working sheet brass from the reverse side with punches and hammers to form raised designs on the front, accompanied by attached brass candle branches and sconce cups.

Authentic 19th-century repousse brass displays slight variation in hand-punched detailing, evidence of historical soldering on structural joints, natural oxidisation in recessed areas, and period-appropriate mounting hardware.

Positioning brass wall sconces against dark painted walls or textured plaster creates visual contrast, whilst mounting them in hallway alcoves or flanking architectural features adds historic metallic texture.

Maintain repousse brass by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoiding abrasive chemical polishes that can strip natural age patina from recessed detail areas.
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