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Set of 4 Early C20th Italian Carved Giltwood 3-Branch Wall-lights or Sconces.
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Set of 4 Early C20th Italian Carved Giltwood 3-Branch Wall-lights or Sconces.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Set of 4 early C20th Italian carved giltwood 3-branch wall-lights or sconces .

Smart set of 4 carved giltwood wall-lights each fitted with 3 branches . The deeply carved oval backs with stylised leaf carving and surmounted with an integral carved loop ring with a rosette-headed 'fixing' within , giving the illusion of the hanging fixture.

The edge of the oval backs with beaded 'split-pearl' carving . The branches with shaped terminals and leaf-carved knozzles.

The gilding has a good period-style aged patina.

Need re-wiring and some of the 'candle' sleeves deficient and distressed.

H 14"

W 7"

D 10"

Italy c.1920

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Italian Giltwood Wall Lights to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 04585827
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Gesso ground beneath water-gilding: traditional Continental lighting manufacture.
Worn gilding showing red bole at high points: age and handling.
Early cardboard candle tubes: original early twentieth-century electrical fitments.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA512261
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 1711
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Set of 4 early C20th Italian carved giltwood 3-branch wall-lights or sconces .

Smart set of 4 carved giltwood wall-lights each fitted with 3 branches .

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The deeply carved oval backs with stylised leaf carving and surmounted with an integral carved loop ring with a rosette-headed 'fixing' within , giving the illusion of the hanging fixture.
M Lees and Sons
fig 1. A set of four Italian carved giltwood wall lights featuring oval backplates with acanthus leaf carvings and three scroll-shaped branches.
fig 1. Set of 4 Early C20th Italian Carved Giltwood 3-Branch Wall-lights or Sconces.

The edge of the oval backs with beaded 'split-pearl' carving . The branches with shaped terminals and leaf-carved knozzles.

The gilding has a good period-style aged patina.

Need re-wiring and some of the 'candle' sleeves deficient and distressed.

H 14"

W 7"

D 10"

Italy c.1920

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these Italian Giltwood Wall Lights to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 04585827
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-120 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Gesso ground beneath water-gilding: traditional Continental lighting manufacture.
Worn gilding showing red bole at high points: age and handling.
Early cardboard candle tubes: original early twentieth-century electrical fitments.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA512261
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 1711
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A set of four Italian carved giltwood wall lights featuring oval backplates with acanthus leaf carvings and three scroll-shaped branches.

Set of 4 Early C20th Italian Carved Giltwood 3-Branch Wall-lights or Sconces.

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M Lees and Sons

M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mleesandsons
Verified Since Feb 2013
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A set of four Italian carved giltwood wall lights featuring oval backplates with acanthus leaf carvings and three scroll-shaped branches.
Set of 4 early C20th Italian carved giltwood 3-branch wall-lights or sconces.
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  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleItalianate
  • MaterialGiltwood, Wood
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf carving, oval backplate, scroll arms
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This set of four early twentieth-century Italian wall lights or sconces is made of carved giltwood with a gold finish and an aged patina. Each piece has an oval backplate featuring acanthus leaf carving, beaded split-pearl edge mouldings, and a top loop ring with a rosette-headed fixing that creates a hanging illusion. Three scroll-shaped arms extend outward, complete with leaf-carved knozzles, candle sleeves, and electric bulbs. The gilding shows visible wear and distressing, and the fixtures require rewiring while some candle sleeves are deficient. Each light measures 36 cm high, 18 cm wide, and 25 cm deep. These wall-lights suit installation along narrow wall spaces in a hallway, bedroom, or living room to provide traditional lighting.

FAQs

These wall lights feature hand-carved wooden frames coated in gold leaf, often incorporating Neoclassical and Baroque elements such as acanthus leaf scrollwork, beaded rims, and oval backplates.

The core frame is carved from wood, prepared with gesso plaster, and finished with gold leaf applied over a coloured clay bole base.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carving marks on the reverse, subtle wear to the gilding exposing the underlying bole, and early electrical conversions.

Mount sconces symmetrically on either side of a mirror, above a sideboard, or along a hallway to introduce golden warmth and architectural texture to neutral interiors.

Dust gently using a dry, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding water, chemical polishes, or liquid cleaners that can damage the water-gilded surface and gesso.
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