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19th Century Wall Sconce
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19th Century Wall Sconce

19th century
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Large French 19th century iron forged wall sconce.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
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Dean Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Wrought Iron Sconce to the 19th Century.

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SA658477
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Description
Large French 19th century iron forged wall sconce.
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Date of Manufacture

Dean Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Wrought Iron Sconce to the 19th Century.

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SA658477
Dean Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2019
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A 19th-century three-light wall sconce crafted from dark oxidised iron with carved acanthus leaves and hanging foliage swags.
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Archive I A 19th-century three-light wall sconce crafted from dark oxidised iron with carved acanthus leaves and hanging foliage swags.

19th Century Wall Sconce

Archive II A 19th-century three-light wall sconce crafted from dark oxidised iron with carved acanthus leaves and hanging foliage swags. View II
Archive III A 19th-century three-light wall sconce crafted from dark oxidised iron with carved acanthus leaves and hanging foliage swags. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century three-light wall sconce crafted from dark oxidised iron with carved acanthus leaves and hanging foliage swags. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century three-light wall sconce crafted from dark oxidised iron with carved acanthus leaves and hanging foliage swags. View V
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Babdown Airfield
Tetbury
GL8 8YL
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century three-light wall sconce crafted from dark oxidised iron with carved acanthus leaves and hanging foliage swags.
19th Century Wall Sconce
Ref: SA658477
A 19th-century three-light wall sconce crafted from dark oxidised iron with carved acanthus leaves and hanging foliage swags.
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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialWrought Iron, Cast Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf scrollwork, Foliage swags, Geometric frames, Candle sockets
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This large French nineteenth-century wall sconce belongs to the Gothic Revival style and stands 61 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 27 cm deep. Constructed from forged wrought iron and cast metal with a dark oxidised finish, the fixture features three candle sockets mounted upon rectangular geometric frames. Naturalistic decoration encompasses intricate acanthus leaf scrollwork, carved vertical foliage swags descending along the central bracket and side arms, and textural oxidation across the dark brown surfaces. Suitable for narrow wall spaces in a home interior today, the piece works well mounted in hallways, corridors, or flanking architectural features in a dining room or living area. The candle sockets accept standard tapers or compatible bulbs to provide layered illumination, while the weathered metallic tones complement traditional period interiors or industrial-influenced spaces.

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Nineteenth-century wall sconces were designed to hold candles or early gas fittings, featuring architectural embellishments such as scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and naturalistic swags inspired by Gothic Revival, Neoclassical, and Renaissance designs.

Craftsmen primarily utilized hand-forged wrought iron, cast iron, bronze, and brass, often finished with dark patinas, lacquer, or gilding to protect the metal from oxidisation.

Authentic period pieces display irregular hand-forged joins, natural surface oxidisation, hand-cut screw threads or rivets, and weight consistent with solid cast or wrought metal rather than modern hollow reproductions.

An iron sconce can be mounted in a hallway, flank a bathroom mirror, or be positioned beside artwork to introduce architectural structure, dark contrast, and historical texture to contemporary wall surfaces.

Dust metal sconces regularly with a soft dry brush. To stabilize light surface rust without removing the original patina, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax and gently buff with a lint-free cloth.
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