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Villeroy & Boch Delft Ormolu Wall Sconce, C.1895
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Villeroy & Boch Delft Ormolu Wall Sconce, C.1895

19th century
Description

A fine late 19th century period Delft and ormolu wall sconce by Villeroy & Boch. Fully marked verso.

The sconce is of very good proportions, with. the central arched cartouche depicting a large central scene of a Italianate villa with sweeping outdoor steps and a central fountain, a harbour lined with ships and two cloaked figures to the fore, pointing towards the boats. The lower cartouche boasts a further finely depicted scene of playful putti in a pastoral scene.

Two detachable ormolu candle arms, each ornately cast with the holder of each taking the form of slightly melted wax.

A rare example.

Dimensions:-

Height of plate 49.5cm

Width of plate: 33cm

Depth including candle arms: 15cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Harrington Antiques has dated this Delft Ormolu Wall Sconce to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241164
Dealers Internal Reference
8044
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Description
A fine late 19th century period Delft and ormolu wall sconce by Villeroy & Boch. Fully marked verso.

The sconce is of very good proportions, with. the central arched cartouche depicting a large central scene of a Italianate villa with sweeping outdoor steps and a central fountain, a harbour lined with ships and two cloaked figures to the fore, pointing towards the boats. The lower cartouche boasts a further finely depicted scene of playful putti in a pastoral scene.

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Two detachable ormolu candle arms, each ornately cast with the holder of each taking the form of slightly melted wax.
Harrington Antiques

A rare example.

Dimensions:-

Height of plate 49.5cm

Width of plate: 33cm

Depth including candle arms: 15cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Height
49.5cm (19.49")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated this Delft Ormolu Wall Sconce to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241164
Dealers Internal Ref
8044
Harrington Antiques
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A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms.

Villeroy & Boch Delft Ormolu Wall Sconce, C.1895

Archive II A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View VII
Archive VIII A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View VIII
Archive IX A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View IX
Archive X A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View X
Archive XI A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View XI
Archive XII A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View XII
Archive XIII A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View XIII
Archive XIV A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms. View XIV
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A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms.
Villeroy & Boch Delft Ormolu Wall Sconce, c.1895
Ref: SA1241164
A late nineteenth-century blue and white ceramic wall sconce featuring Rococo scrollwork framing painted architectural and cherub motifs, fitted with two gilt bronze candle arms.
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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilt Bronze
  • ColourBlue, White, Gold
  • MotifsRococo scrollwork, Architectural landscape, Cherub figures, Twin candle arms
  • SizeH 49.5 cm (19 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Villeroy & Boch Delft and ormolu wall sconce dates from the 1890 period in a Rococo Revival style. Constructed from blue-and-white glazed porcelain and gilt bronze, the piece displays vibrant cobalt blue transfer-printed decoration against a white ground alongside metallic gold elements on the hardware. The upper arched cartouche shows an Italianate villa with sweeping outdoor steps, a fountain, a harbour with ships, and two cloaked figures, while the lower cartouche depicts playful putti in a pastoral scene. Elaborate Rococo scrollwork mouldings and scrolling foliate motifs accent the ceramic body, complemented by two detachable ormolu candle arms featuring cast holders shaped to resemble melted wax. The entire assembly measures 49.5 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 15 cm deep including the candle arms. Suitable for installation on a narrow wall space in a dining room, hallway, or living area, it holds tapered candles to provide ambient lighting.

FAQs

During the late nineteenth century, major European manufacturers like Villeroy & Boch produced high-quality ceramics inspired by traditional seventeenth-century Dutch Delftware. These revival pieces featured classic cobalt blue monochrome painting depicting landscapes, maritime scenes, and cherubs, often incorporated into elaborate Rococo forms.

Antique ormolu sconces typically combine glazed earthenware or porcelain backplates with cast metal arms made from bronze or brass finished with a gold-amalgam plating technique known as ormolu, which creates a durable gilded surface.

Authentic pieces from this period usually bear impressed or printed maker marks on the reverse, such as the Villeroy & Boch Mettlach castle mark or factory initials, alongside specific form numbers and hand-painted painter marks.

A ceramic sconce can be hung as a accent piece in a hallway, dining space, or bedroom. Pairing blue and white ceramics with neutral walls or dark timber creates visual contrast while bridging traditional and contemporary aesthetics.

Dust the ceramic and metal components regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid using liquid cleaners, abrasive chemicals, or water on metal components to prevent tarnishing or degradation of the gilded ormolu finish.
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