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French Pair of Giltwood Twin Arm Antique Wall Lights
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French Pair of Giltwood Twin Arm Antique Wall Lights

1900 - 1920
Sold 22 August 2025 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A French pair of giltwood and toleware twin arm antique wall lights, the toleware metal scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and candle sconces, issuing from an ornate carved wooden basket and leaf backplate, nice and decorative in lovely original gilded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 22"/56cm W: 7.5"/19cm D: 4"/10cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05148

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1066215
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05148
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.

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A French pair of giltwood and toleware twin arm antique wall lights, the toleware metal scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and candle sconces, issuing from an ornate carved wooden basket and leaf backplate, nice and decorative in lovely original gilded patination. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 22"/56cm W: 7.5"/19cm D: 4"/10cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA05148

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1066215
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05148
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Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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A pair of antique French giltwood wall lights featuring carved floral and leaf motifs with twin candle-style fittings.
French Pair Of Giltwood Twin Arm Antique Wall Lights
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  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Classical
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Metal
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcorn and leaf carvings, Coronet holder design, Twin candle arms, Ribbon tie base
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

French giltwood wall lights, or sconces, date back to the 17th and 18th centuries when they were designed to reflect candlelight and illuminate grand interiors using carved wood covered in gold leaf.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from hand-carved wood, such as pine or lime, layered with gesso and finished with applied gold leaf or water gilding techniques.

Authentication involves examining the base gesso layers for craquelure, inspecting the tool marks from hand carving, and checking for signs of oxidisation and wear consistent with age on the metal and gold leaf.

They can be mounted on dark or textured walls in a hallway, living room, or flanking a fireplace to introduce a layer of historic texture, metallic warmth, and asymmetrical contrast.

Giltwood requires delicate care, avoiding chemical cleaning agents; instead, gently dust the surface with a soft, dry brush and ensure any electrical components are tested by a qualified professional.
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