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Large Imposing Pair Napoleon III Wall Lights Bronze
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Large Imposing Pair Napoleon III Wall Lights Bronze

19th century
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CODE 2530

FULLY REWIRED AND TESTED

Superb Pair of large Twin Arm Napoleon III Wall Lights in Bronze which can also be used as sconces as in their previous life.

SYMPATHETICALLY REWIRED.

IMPECCABLE CONDITION.

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33 CMS High

28 CMS Wide

12 CMS Deep

Shipping estimated at £20 within mainland UK

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
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Antiques Affair has dated these Napoleon III Bronze Sconces to the 19th Century.

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SA659832
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2530
Description
CODE 2530

FULLY REWIRED AND TESTED

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Superb Pair of large Twin Arm Napoleon III Wall Lights in Bronze which can also be used as sconces as in their previous life.
Antiques Affair

SYMPATHETICALLY REWIRED.

IMPECCABLE CONDITION.

MO

33 CMS High

28 CMS Wide

12 CMS Deep

Shipping estimated at £20 within mainland UK

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Affair has dated these Napoleon III Bronze Sconces to the 19th Century.

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SA659832
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2530
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A pair of nineteenth-century French Napoleon III gilt bronze two-arm wall sconces featuring classical urn finials, drapery swags, and acanthus leaf detailing.
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Archive I A pair of nineteenth-century French Napoleon III gilt bronze two-arm wall sconces featuring classical urn finials, drapery swags, and acanthus leaf detailing.

Large Imposing Pair Napoleon III Wall Lights Bronze

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A pair of nineteenth-century French Napoleon III gilt bronze two-arm wall sconces featuring classical urn finials, drapery swags, and acanthus leaf detailing.
Large Imposing Pair Napoleon III Wall Lights Bronze
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A pair of nineteenth-century French Napoleon III gilt bronze two-arm wall sconces featuring classical urn finials, drapery swags, and acanthus leaf detailing.
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Napoleon III style wall sconces date from the Second French Empire period (18521870) and are defined by an eclectic revival of earlier French designs, particularly Neoclassical and Louis XVI elements. Common motifs include classical draped urns, swags, acanthus leaves, and symmetrical twin-arm configurations.

Traditional French wall lights were cast in heavy bronze or brass and finished using mercury gilding (ormolu) or high-quality electro gilding. The surfaces were often hand-chased by skilled artisans to create detailed textures across leaves, drapery, and urn finials.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature heavy cast construction with crisp hand-chased detail, original threaded assembly marks on the reverse, and subtle patination or minor wear to the gilding in recessed areas. Later reproductions often lack hand-finished details and display lighter machine-cast metals.

Pairing antique wall sconces alongside modern artwork, flanking a central fireplace mantelpiece, or placing them above a sideboard creates a balanced visual focal point. The warm metallic tones of gilt bronze contrast effectively against dark, contemporary wall colours or muted plaster finishes.

Dust gilt bronze lighting regularly with a soft, clean dry brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive metal polishes, chemical solvents, or water, as these can strip the delicate gilded layer and alter the historical patina.
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