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Pair of George III Style Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces
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Pair of George III Style Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces

1900 - 1920
Description

An impressive pair of George III style carved giltwood wall sconces, each surmounted by a ribbon-tied crest above a long, draped backplate. The centre is decorated with a black-painted eagle with outstretched wings, resting above a boldly carved arrangement of acanthus leaves.

Each sconce has two scrolling gilt-metal candle arms with foliate decoration and turned candle holders, accompanied by delicate chains, floral ornaments and hanging tassels. The backplates terminate in carved cords and tassels, completing the elaborate neoclassical design.

A highly decorative and unusual pair, with an attractive aged gilt finish and contrasting black eagles.

Dimensions

Height: 36 inches – 91cm

Width: 12.5 inches – 32cm

Depth: 9 inches – 23cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated these Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces to the 1910s.

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SA1230681
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Description
An impressive pair of George III style carved giltwood wall sconces, each surmounted by a ribbon-tied crest above a long, draped backplate.
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The centre is decorated with a black-painted eagle with outstretched wings, resting above a boldly carved arrangement of acanthus leaves.
Shackladys Antiques
fig 1. A pair of George III style giltwood wall sconces featuring carved ribbon crestings, dark eagle motifs, and twin candle arms.
fig 1. Pair of George III Style Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces

Each sconce has two scrolling gilt-metal candle arms with foliate decoration and turned candle holders, accompanied by delicate chains, floral ornaments and hanging tassels. The backplates terminate in carved cords and tassels, completing the elaborate neoclassical design.

A highly decorative and unusual pair, with an attractive aged gilt finish and contrasting black eagles.

Dimensions

Height: 36 inches – 91cm

Width: 12.5 inches – 32cm

Depth: 9 inches – 23cm

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated these Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1230681
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A pair of George III style giltwood wall sconces featuring carved ribbon crestings, dark eagle motifs, and twin candle arms.
Pair Of George III Style Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces
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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge III Style
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gesso, Metal
  • ColourGold, Black
  • MotifsEagle motif, Ribbon tie cresting, Acanthus leaves, Twin candle branches
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

These George III style wall sconces date from 1910 and comprise a pair of elaborately carved giltwood and gesso fixtures. Each sconce is surmounted by a ribbon-tied cresting above a long, draped backplate decorated with a black-painted eagle with outstretched wings resting on a carved arrangement of acanthus leaves. Two scrolling gilt-metal candle arms with foliate decoration and turned candle holders extend from each backplate, accompanied by delicate chains, floral ornaments, and hanging tassels. The backplates terminate in carved cords and tassels, displaying an aged gilt finish and contrasting black eagles against the plasterwork. Measuring 91 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 23 cm deep, these wall sconces suit placement above a sideboard in a dining room or drawing room. They provide ambient lighting when fitted with candles and bring a grand Regency aesthetic to traditional interior schemes.

FAQs

Giltwood wall sconces gained widespread popularity during the George III period in eighteenth-century Britain. Influenced by Neoclassical design, these fixtures were engineered to magnify candlelight across dining rooms and drawing rooms while displaying carved decorative motifs.

Authentic period pieces were constructed from hand-carved softwoods, such as pine or lime, coated in layers of gesso. Thin sheets of gold leaf were applied over the gesso using water-gilding techniques, while metal branches held the candle nozzles.

Original pieces display hand-carving marks, minor shrinkage cracks in the wood underneath, and exposed white gesso where gilding has worn naturally over time. Socket construction often features hand-turned metal candle nozzles or hand-forged arms.

Position the pair symmetrically to flank a substantial wall mirror, mantelpiece, or artwork. The golden tones and architectural silhouette provide structural warmth and vertical scale against neutral or deeply painted walls.

Dust giltwood surfaces lightly using a soft feather duster or dry camel-hair brush. Avoid water, damp cloths, and chemical cleaning agents, as moisture dissolves traditional water-gilding and damages underlying gesso.
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