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Pair of Gilt Metal Wall Lights with Coloured Glass Drops 17"
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Pair of Gilt Metal Wall Lights with Coloured Glass Drops 17"

1900 - 1920
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Pair of gilt metal wall lights with floral and leaf decoration, hung with coloured glass drops in clear, pink, green, red and purple. The drops have a flower-shaped section at each end with a glass ball in the centre. Each wall light has three scrolling candle arms with drip trays and cardboard candle tubes. The lights attach to the wall using steel mounting brackets. These wall lights are believed to have appeared in the television series Mayfair Witches, although this has not been verified. Fitted with three E14 (small screw) bulb holders to each light.

sku 4061

Dimensions in centimetres

H: 62

W: 43

D: 25

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated these Gilt Metal Wall Lights to the Edwardian era.

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Dealers Notes

Based in the South Oxfordshire countryside,

Rupert Landen Antiques is a family-run antiques business. Specialising in hand-picked chandeliers, mid-century lighting and period furniture.

We source and lovingly restore unique one-off pieces, using traditional hand finishing techniques.

In our specialist restoration workshop, we put the craftsman at the heart of what we do with care, authenticity and pride.

You can arrange your own transport or collect in person. We ship worldwide and have extensive experience of wrapping carefully so you can shop with confidence! We often deliver for free to mainland UK - please contact us to discuss.

You can also view items at our restoration workshop by appointment only.

Our lighting has all been lovingly restored, tested and earthed but will need to be installed by a qualified electrician. All of our furniture has been through our antique restoration workshop.

All sizes are approximate.

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Pair of gilt metal wall lights with floral and leaf decoration, hung with coloured glass drops in clear, pink, green, red and purple. The drops have a flower-shaped section at each end with a glass ball in the centre. Each wall light has three scrolling candle arms with drip trays and cardboard candle tubes. The lights attach to the wall using steel mounting brackets.
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These wall lights are believed to have appeared in the television series Mayfair Witches, although this has not been verified.
Rupert Landen Antiques

Fitted with three E14 (small screw) bulb holders to each light.

sku 4061

Dimensions in centimetres

H: 62

W: 43

D: 25

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Landen Antiques has dated these Gilt Metal Wall Lights to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1245664
Dealers Internal Ref
4061
Rupert Landen Antiques
Rupert Landen Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2018

Specialists in antique lighting and chandeliers

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A pair of gilt metal three-arm wall sconces decorated with foliate leaf motifs and hanging coloured glass drops in pink, green, yellow, and clear hues.
Pair of Gilt Metal Wall Lights with Coloured Glass Drops 17"
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  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialGilt Metal, Glass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFoliate leaf crest, Scrollwork arms, Multicoloured glass drops, Candle sleeves

This pair of Edwardian wall lights displays a French Chateau style in gilt metal with gold finishes. Each wall light has three scrolling candle arms with drip trays, cardboard candle tubes, and steel mounting brackets for hanging. Floral and leaf decorations, a foliate leaf crest, and hanging multicoloured glass drops in clear, pink, green, red, and purple complete the design. The glass drops include a flower-shaped section at each end with a glass ball in the centre. Fitted with three E14 small screw bulb holders to each light, these fixtures measure 62 cm high, 43 cm wide, and 25 cm deep. Such wall lights suit placement above a sideboard in a dining room or living area, providing layered illumination and period character to an interior. They bring decorative texture to a wall surface through their open scrollwork and suspended glass elements. Their scale allows them to sit comfortably in traditional or transitional schemes, pairing well with classic furniture and rich wall colours. These fixtures offer practical lighting while serving as decorative wall features.

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Gilt metal wall sconces gained widespread prominence in 18th-century France, particularly during the Louis XV and Rococo periods. Designed to illuminate grand interiors before electricity, these fixtures combined cast metal frames with reflective glass ornamentation to maximize candle light.

These lighting fixtures are constructed using cast brass or gilded metal frames worked into foliate forms, accompanied by hand-blown or cut glass drops. Candle sleeves were historically made from painted card, carved wood, or porcelain.

Authentic pieces feature cast metal frames with hand-chased details, visible signs of age-related patina or oxidisation on the gilding, and individually wired glass or crystal droplets attached via thin metal pins.

Gilt wall lights can be mounted flanking a central feature such as a mirror, artwork, or fireplace. They provide warm ambient accent lighting and serve as textural contrast against painted plaster or panelled walls.

Dust the gilt metal frame regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush. Glass drops can be gently wiped with a lint-free cloth dampened with dilute isopropyl alcohol, avoiding contact with the metal frame to prevent tarnishing.
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