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French Pair of Gilded Bronze Twin Arm Wall Sconces
O'Keeffe Antiques
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French Pair of Gilded Bronze Twin Arm Wall Sconces

1900 - 1920
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A French pair of gilded bronze twin arm antique wall sconces, the square gauge leaf scrolling arms with circular reeded bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from ornate tapering backplate, small scale, good crisp casting and lovely original patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 12"/31cm W: 8.5"/22cm D: 5.5"/14cm

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA04378

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
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O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Sconces to the 1900s.

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SA897274
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OKA04378
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We specialise in selling antique chandeliers, antique lighting, French mirrors, antique gilt furniture and unusual decorative items. The business was founded in 1999 by David & Jean O'Keeffe. The shop is based in Chester but supplies clients throughout the UK and abroad.

We deliver our products to the UK, Europe and worldwide using our own professional door-to-door courier service and also a large trusted international courier company. Please call us on 01244 311279 or contact us and we will provide you with delivery information and an individual delivery quote if necessary.

Description
A French pair of gilded bronze twin arm antique wall sconces, the square gauge leaf scrolling arms with circular reeded bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from ornate tapering backplate, small scale, good crisp casting and lovely original patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 12"/31cm W: 8.5"/22cm D: 5.5"/14cm

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA04378

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Sconces to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA897274
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA04378
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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CH3 5UG
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A pair of French gilt bronze twin-arm wall sconces featuring urn-shaped backplates and cast scrolling candle arms.
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A French gilt bronze wall sconce, historically referred to as an applique, is a wall-mounted lighting fixture crafted from cast bronze and finished with gilding. Originating in 17th and 18th-century France, these pieces served both functional illumination and decorative roles in architectural interiors.

Traditional French sconces were cast in heavy bronze or brass and finished using mercury gilding, also known as ormolu, or electroplating techniques in later periods. The central stems and arms were assembled with threaded rods and secured with cast nuts.

Authentic pieces often display detailed hand-chased relief work, sharp casting details, and natural oxidation in low-relief crevices where gilding has aged over time. Examining the reverse side typically reveals hand-forged mounting hardware and structural assembly marks consistent with historic metalworking.

These fixtures are commonly placed in pairs flanking a mantelpiece, chimneypiece, or mirror to establish balance in a living room or dining room. They also provide accent lighting when installed along hallways, staircases, or on either side of a bed.

Gilt surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a natural feather duster to prevent dust build-up. Chemical polish, abrasive pads, and liquid cleaners must be avoided, as they can wear away the gold gilding layer.
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