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French Gilded Triple Arm Antique Wall Lights
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French Gilded Triple Arm Antique Wall Lights

1900 - 1920
Description

A French pair of gilded bronze and crystal triple arm antique wall lights, the tiered leaf scrolling arms with pierced leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from a foliated leaf backplate and decorated overall with large quality crystal faceted pendants, nice original 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: 20"/51cm W: 16"/41cm D: 10"/25cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA04947

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243035
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA04947
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 pair of gilded bronze and crystal triple arm antique wall lights, the tiered leaf scrolling arms with pierced leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from a foliated leaf backplate and decorated overall with large quality crystal faceted pendants, nice original 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: 20"/51cm W: 16"/41cm D: 10"/25cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA04947

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
51cm (20.08")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243035
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA04947
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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O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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2 Christleton Road
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
United Kingdom
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A pair of French three-arm gilded metal wall sconces adorned with hanging clear glass crystal droplets and white candle sleeves.
French Gilded Triple Arm Antique Wall Lights
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  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGilt Brass, Crystal, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsTriple candle arms, Crystal droplets, Foliate scrolling, Candle sleeves
  • SizeH 51 cm (20 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

These French Rococo triple-arm wall lights date from the early 20th century, specifically around 1920, and take the form of a matching pair constructed from gilt brass and clear glass. Each sconce features tiered leaf scrolling arms issuing from a foliated leaf backplate, completed by pierced leaf bobeche drip pans, bulbous candle sconces, white candle sleeves, and an arrangement of large faceted crystal pendants and hanging droplets with a gold finish and nice original gilded patination. The metal arms exhibit a curved, branching silhouette with visible scrollwork and textured foliage details. Measuring 51 cm high, 41 cm wide, and 25 cm deep, they suit placement on narrow wall spaces in a living room, hallway, or dining area to provide atmospheric wall lighting in a French chateau interior scheme.

FAQs

French Rococo style wall lights, predominant during the 18th century and reproduced in later eras, feature asymmetrical scrolling lines, foliate motifs, triple or double branches, and glass or crystal droplets designed to reflect light across a room.

Traditional French sconces were predominantly crafted from cast bronze or brass, which was gilded using mercury or fire-gilding techniques, and further embellished with cut glass or lead crystal pendeloques and droplets.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-chased surface details, substantial weight from solid cast bronze or brass, evidence of hand-cut crystal drops with irregular facets, and natural oxidisation or wear to the gilded finish on the reverse sides.

Gilded sconces can be wall-mounted in pairs to flank a central focal point such as an overmantel mirror, artwork, or entryway console table, providing warm accent illumination and contrasting against dark or neutral wall paint.

Metal components should be dusted regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth without using chemical metal polishes, while crystal droplets can be wiped individually using a damp cloth moistened with diluted isopropyl alcohol to clear dust without disturbing the gilding.
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