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A Superb Meissen Single Candle Wall Sconce C1900
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A Superb Meissen Single Candle Wall Sconce C1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautiful Meissen Flower encrusted Single candle wall sconce c 1900

In the rocaille style

Blue cross swords mark.

The condition is very good..

I can just see one tiny loss on a petal on the back plate.

I have had this piece stored away for over 30 years in a cupboard.

14 cm x 18cm

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Meissen Porcelain Wall Sconce to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245576
Description
A beautiful Meissen Flower encrusted Single candle wall sconce c 1900

In the rocaille style

Blue cross swords mark.

The condition is very good..

I can just see one tiny loss on a petal on the back plate.

I have had this piece stored away for over 30 years in a cupboard.

14 cm x 18cm

Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Meissen Porcelain Wall Sconce to the 1900s.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245576
Junk Antiques & Interiors
Junk Antiques & Interiors
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A late nineteenth-century Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce featuring a curved arm decorated with hand-applied colourful flowers, gold accents, and a scalloped candle nozzle.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce featuring a curved arm decorated with hand-applied colourful flowers, gold accents, and a scalloped candle nozzle.

A Superb Meissen Single Candle Wall Sconce C1900

Archive II A late nineteenth-century Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce featuring a curved arm decorated with hand-applied colourful flowers, gold accents, and a scalloped candle nozzle. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce featuring a curved arm decorated with hand-applied colourful flowers, gold accents, and a scalloped candle nozzle. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce featuring a curved arm decorated with hand-applied colourful flowers, gold accents, and a scalloped candle nozzle. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce featuring a curved arm decorated with hand-applied colourful flowers, gold accents, and a scalloped candle nozzle. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce featuring a curved arm decorated with hand-applied colourful flowers, gold accents, and a scalloped candle nozzle. View VI
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The Apiary
38 Borough Street
Castle Donington
Leicestershire
DE74 2LA
United Kingdom
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A late nineteenth-century Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce featuring a curved arm decorated with hand-applied colourful flowers, gold accents, and a scalloped candle nozzle.
A Superb Meissen Single Candle Wall Sconce C1900
Ref: SA1245576
A late nineteenth-century Meissen-style porcelain wall sconce featuring a curved arm decorated with hand-applied colourful flowers, gold accents, and a scalloped candle nozzle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleRococo Revival
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilding, Enamel
  • ColourWhite and Multicolour
  • MotifsApplied floral decoration, Scalloped drip tray, Rococo scrollwork, Tulip candle nozzle
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 18 cm (7 in)

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Meissen porcelain sconces originated in Saxony during the eighteenth century as luxury lighting fixtures. Inspired by Rococo design, these wall-mounted candle holders became renowned for their elaborate hand-moulded floral decoration and gilt detailing.

These pieces are crafted from hard-paste porcelain, decorated with hand-applied ceramic flowers, overglaze enamels, and accent gilding. The mounting brackets often incorporate internal metal armatures or integrated wall hooks for stability.

Authentic items typically display the underglaze blue crossed swords trademark on the reverse. Additionally, genuine pieces exhibit precise hand-painted enamelling, crisp detail in applied ceramic elements, and high-density porcelain body construction.

Single-arm ceramic sconces function as decorative wall accents when hung in pairs alongside mirrors, artwork, or within narrow hallway niches. They provide textural contrast against dark painted backgrounds or textured wallcoverings.

Clean delicate porcelain encrustations using a dry, soft-bristled makeup brush or camel-hair brush to remove accumulated dust. Avoid immersion in water or chemical detergents, which can damage delicate unfired gilding or cold-painted elements.
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