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French Gilded Bronze Single Triple Arm Antique Wall Light
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French Gilded Bronze Single Triple Arm Antique Wall Light

19th century
Sold 16 October 2024 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A quality French Single gilded bronze triple arm antique wall light, the reeded leaf clad scrolling arms with circular millgrain bobeche drip pans and reeded candle sconces, issuing from a tapering reeded backplate with feather top and pierced ribbon finial. Lovely original faded patination and well cast. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 22"/56cm W: 16"/41cm D: 10"/25cm

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA05206

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilded Bronze Sconce to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1095655
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA05206
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 quality French Single gilded bronze triple arm antique wall light, the reeded leaf clad scrolling arms with circular millgrain bobeche drip pans and reeded candle sconces, issuing from a tapering reeded backplate with feather top and pierced ribbon finial. Lovely original faded patination and well cast. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 22"/56cm W: 16"/41cm D: 10"/25cm

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA05206

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated this French Gilded Bronze Sconce to the 19th Century.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1095655
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05206
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 French triple-arm gilded bronze wall sconce featuring a decorative ribbon bow motif at the top and fluted backplate.
French Gilded Bronze Single Triple Arm Antique Wall Light
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  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsRibbon bow, Acanthus leaves, Fluted backplate, Urn finial
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

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French neoclassical lighting, particularly from the 18th and 19th centuries, draws inspiration from classical antiquity, featuring symmetrical motifs like ribbons, urns, and acanthus leaves executed in bronze or ormolu.

Authentic period pieces were typically crafted from cast bronze, often fire-gilded with gold leaf or mercury gilding (ormolu), which provides a durable and luminous finish.

Authenticity is determined by examining the casting quality, hand-chiselling details, patination, and the method of construction, such as threaded fixings and hand-cut screws rather than modern machine-made fasteners.

These fixtures serve as focal points when mounted symmetrically flanking a fireplace, mirror, or doorway, adding a layer of historic texture and metallic warmth to neutral or modern backdrops.

Gilded surfaces should be cleaned only with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Avoid chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners, which can permanently strip the delicate gold leaf or patination.
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