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French Set of 4 Gilded Twin Arm Antique Wall Lights
O'Keeffe Antiques
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French Set of 4 Gilded Twin Arm Antique Wall Lights

1900 - 1920
Description

A French set of 4 gilded brass twin arm antique wall lights, the leaf clad scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans, issuing from an opposing leaf backplate, nice original faded gilded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws or brackets for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 14"/35cm W: 11"/28cm D: 4"/10cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05353

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilt Wall Sconces to the 1920s.

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SA1234035
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OKA05353
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 French set of 4 gilded brass twin arm antique wall lights, the leaf clad scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans, issuing from an opposing leaf backplate, nice original faded gilded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws or brackets for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 14"/35cm W: 11"/28cm D: 4"/10cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05353

Height
35cm (13.78")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilt Wall Sconces to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234035
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05353
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A set of four antique French twin-arm wall sconces crafted from gilded metal featuring ornate acanthus leaf scrolls.
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Archive I A set of four antique French twin-arm wall sconces crafted from gilded metal featuring ornate acanthus leaf scrolls.

French Set of 4 Gilded Twin Arm Antique Wall Lights

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O'Keeffe Antiques

O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
Location
2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/okeeffe
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 313
Items Sold 5,647
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A set of four antique French twin-arm wall sconces crafted from gilded metal featuring ornate acanthus leaf scrolls.
French Set Of 4 Gilded Twin Arm Antique Wall Lights
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French Rococo wall sconces, often referred to as appliques, originated in the early eighteenth century during the reign of Louis XV. Characterised by asymmetrical curves, foliate motifs, and C-scrolls, these fixtures were designed to reflect candlelight across grand reception rooms.

Authentic French wall appliques were primarily cast in bronze or brass and finished using mercury gilding, known as ormolu, or gold leaf applications to produce a durable gilded exterior.

Authentic antique sconces typically feature hand-chased bronze detailing, visible casting seams on the reverse, heavy overall weight, and subtle surface wear or oxidisation in the gilding consistent with age.

Gilt wall lights can be mounted against matte, modern wall finishes or dark paint tones to create visual contrast, or positioned to flank artwork, mirrors, and architectural features.

Maintain gilded finishes by dusting regularly with a soft, dry camel-hair brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding water, harsh chemical cleaners, or abrasive polishes that can wear away gilding.
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