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Pair of Early 20th Century Giltwood Wall Sconces
Hobson May Collection
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Pair of Early 20th Century Giltwood Wall Sconces

1900 - 1920
Description

An impressive pair of giltwood wall sconces with a well carved eagle and rams head above a banded sheaf. The twin bulb holders sit on gilt metal scrolling arms decorated with flowers and leaves. The condition of these antique wall sconces is very good. They would need to be rewired into the electrical system in their new home. This excellent pair of wall lights is sure to make an impact in any room.

c.1900

Height: 27" (68.5cm)

Width: 10" (25.5cm)

Depth: 5.5" (14cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated these Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces to the 1900s.

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SA832936
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L846
Description
An impressive pair of giltwood wall sconces with a well carved eagle and rams head above a banded sheaf. The twin bulb holders sit on gilt metal scrolling arms decorated with flowers and leaves. The condition of these antique wall sconces is very good. They would need to be rewired into the electrical system in their new home. This excellent pair of wall lights is sure to make an impact in any room.

c.1900

Height: 27" (68.5cm)

Width: 10" (25.5cm)

Depth: 5.5" (14cm)

Height
68.5cm (26.97")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated these Giltwood Eagle Wall Sconces to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA832936
Dealers Internal Ref
L846
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A pair of early 20th-century gold giltwood wall sconces featuring carved eagles with wings spread above twin curved light arms.
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A pair of early 20th-century gold giltwood wall sconces featuring carved eagles with wings spread above twin curved light arms.
Pair of Early 20th Century Giltwood Wall Sconces
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A pair of early 20th-century gold giltwood wall sconces featuring carved eagles with wings spread above twin curved light arms.
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Neoclassical giltwood wall sconces emerged in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, featuring symmetrical proportions inspired by classical antiquity alongside decorative motifs such as eagles, ribbons, and acanthus leaves.

These decorative lighting fixtures were carved from hardwood, prepared with layers of plaster gesso, and finished with thin gold leaf applied using water gilding or oil gilding techniques.

Authentic pieces demonstrate hand-carving variations, subtle wear to the gilding revealing the red or grey clay bole beneath, and historical joinery or mounting metalwork.

Mounting sconces in symmetrical pairs flanking a mantelpiece, lining a hallway, or framing a central mirror introduces architectural balance and warm ambient light.

Giltwood should be dusted gently with a dry, soft camel-hair brush or feather duster; liquid cleaners and water must be avoided as they dissolve the gesso substrate and lift the gold leaf.
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