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French Pair of Gilded Bronze Empire Antique Wall Lights
O'Keeffe Antiques
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French Pair of Gilded Bronze Empire Antique Wall Lights

1900 - 1920
Description

A lovely small French pair of gilded bronze twin arm antique wall lights, the reeded scrolling arms with circular leaf bobeche drip pans, issuing from a circular leaf backplate with ornate winged feather finial, super original patination and nice small proportions. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 9"/23cm W: 8"/20cm D: 4"/10cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA04413

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Empire Wall Lights to the 1920s.

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SA909829
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OKA04413
Dealers Notes

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 lovely small French pair of gilded bronze twin arm antique wall lights, the reeded scrolling arms with circular leaf bobeche drip pans, issuing from a circular leaf backplate with ornate winged feather finial, super original patination and nice small proportions. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 9"/23cm W: 8"/20cm D: 4"/10cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA04413

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Empire Wall Lights to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA909829
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA04413
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the O'Keeffe Antiques Profile Page

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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O'Keeffe Antiques
Telephone 01244 311 279 or 07974 277 980
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Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UG
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A pair of French Empire gilt bronze twin-arm wall sconces featuring winged motifs and central rosette backplates.
French Pair Of Gilded Bronze Empire Antique Wall Lights
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French Empire lighting, originating in the early nineteenth century, is characterised by neoclassical motifs inspired by ancient Greco-Roman and Egyptian aesthetics. Common features include symmetrical winged figures, rosettes, and arrows, executed in cast bronze with gilded finishes.

Traditional pieces were constructed from solid cast bronze or brass, often finished with fire gilding or mercury gilding to produce a rich gold surface. Candle tubes were originally made of turned wood or card, designed to hold wax candles before later electrification.

Authentic examples display heavy cast metalwork with crisp, hand-chased decorative details on motifs like feathers and petals. The reverse side typically shows unpolished bronze, historical manufacturing marks, and original threaded assembly rods.

Mounting a pair on either side of an architectural mirror or above a sideboard creates balanced visual symmetry in a dining room or hallway. Their warm metallic tone provides contrast against dark, modern paint shades or minimalist backgrounds.

Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or feather duster to remove accumulated dust without scratching. Avoid metal polishes, chemical cleaners, or water, as these will erode and damage the original gilded layer.
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