Good Pair of Regency Giltwood Eagle Wall Lights

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a most elegant pair of 19th century hand carved gilt-wood wall sconce with a very tasteful design. The wall lights are adorned with winged eagles posed looking towards each other beneath a typical Regency ribbon and bow design. The sconce bulb holders are in gilded wirework with gesso moulded lion heads and leaf detail. These have their original gilt finish which is in good condition with no damage or restoration. The four wirework branch arms have an urn shaped sconce with candle covers that house a standard small bayonet bulb.

The pair are in excellent condition ready to be professionally wired in and measure 42 cms high 38 cms wide by 20 cms deep.

PROVENANCE: PROVENENCE:

From the London residence of Lewis & Hylda Gilbert Sheldrake Place Kensington.

Film Producer and Screewnwriter Lewis Gilbert was best known for 007 movies Moonraker, You only live twice and the Spy who loved me as well as Alfie, Educating Rita & Shirley Valentine.

UK insured packing and delivery is £25

Physical Dimensions

Height

42cm (16.54")

Width

38cm (14.96")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA867143

Dealers Notes

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Description

This is a most elegant pair of 19th century hand carved gilt-wood wall sconce with a very tasteful design.

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The wall lights are adorned with winged eagles posed looking towards each other beneath a typical Regency ribbon and bow design.

Rams Head Antiques

The sconce bulb holders are in gilded wirework with gesso moulded lion heads and leaf detail. These have their original gilt finish which is in good condition with no damage or restoration. The four wirework branch arms have an urn shaped sconce with candle covers that house a standard small bayonet bulb.

fig 1. Good Pair of Regency Giltwood Eagle Wall Lights

The pair are in excellent condition ready to be professionally wired in and measure 42 cms high 38 cms wide by 20 cms deep.

PROVENANCE: PROVENENCE:

From the London residence of Lewis & Hylda Gilbert Sheldrake Place Kensington.

fig 2. Good Pair of Regency Giltwood Eagle Wall Lights

Film Producer and Screewnwriter Lewis Gilbert was best known for 007 movies Moonraker, You only live twice and the Spy who loved me as well as Alfie, Educating Rita & Shirley Valentine.

UK insured packing and delivery is £25