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A Pair of 19thc Carved & Decorated Twin Wall Light Brackets
Blank Canvas Antiques
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A Pair of 19thc Carved & Decorated Twin Wall Light Brackets

19th century
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A pair of 19thC carved & decorated twin wall light brackets, rewired and PAT tested

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Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
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Blank Canvas Antiques has dated these Antique Carved Gilt Sconces to the 1880s.

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999
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A pair of 19thC carved & decorated twin wall light brackets, rewired and PAT tested
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Blank Canvas Antiques has dated these Antique Carved Gilt Sconces to the 1880s.

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SA630501
Dealers Internal Ref
999
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A pair of 19th-century carved gilt-wood twin-arm wall sconces featuring decorative candle sleeves and curved scroll arms mounted on oval backplates.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century carved gilt-wood twin-arm wall sconces featuring decorative candle sleeves and curved scroll arms mounted on oval backplates.

A pair of 19thC carved & decorated twin wall light brackets

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A pair of 19th-century carved gilt-wood twin-arm wall sconces featuring decorative candle sleeves and curved scroll arms mounted on oval backplates.
A pair of 19thC carved & decorated twin wall light brackets
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A pair of 19th-century carved gilt-wood twin-arm wall sconces featuring decorative candle sleeves and curved scroll arms mounted on oval backplates.
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During the 19th century, decorative wall sconces with twin candle arms were crafted to increase ambient lighting by reflecting candle or early electric light against gilded surfaces. Influenced by Neoclassical and Rococo Revival styles, these fixtures served as functional illumination and status symbols in formal reception rooms.

These fixtures were typically constructed from hand-carved wood or molded gesso plaster set over a softwood frame. The decorative surface was finished using water gilding or oil gilding techniques with gold leaf, often featuring metal tubing for structural support.

Authentic period pieces display signs of age such as natural gilding wear, micro-cracking within the gesso layer, and hand-carved asymmetry on the reverse side. Original wax drip pans and evidence of conversion from candles to early electrification also indicate period origin.

Twin wall lights are frequently mounted in pairs flanking artwork, mirrors, or architectural features such as mantlepieces. The contrast between warm gilded timber and modern neutral wall tones accentuates both the historical craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

Gilded finishes require gentle dry dusting with a soft natural hair brush to prevent stripping the gold leaf or damaging delicate gesso underlayers. Avoid liquid cleaners, water, or abrasive polishes, as moisture can dissolve historic gilding adhesives.
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