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A Pair of Silver Plated French Empire Style Wall Lights
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for sale €936     $1,016
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A Pair of Silver Plated French Empire Style Wall Lights

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Ebury Trading
Description

A pair of silver-plated French Empire style, twin branch wall lights, with fine tooling and intricate back plates. Newly electrified.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Ebury Trading has dated these Silver Plated Wall Sconces to the 1900s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1233013
Dealers Internal Reference
ET04242
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+44 (0) 207 8810881

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Description
A pair of silver-plated French Empire style, twin branch wall lights, with fine tooling and intricate back plates. Newly electrified.
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Ebury Trading has dated these Silver Plated Wall Sconces to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1233013
Dealers Internal Ref
ET04242
Ebury Trading
Ebury Trading
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2018

Antiques, lighting & the interior

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Ebury Trading Profile Page

Trade Associations

Ebury Trading is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of silver-plated French Empire style two-light wall sconces with ornate foliate backplates and cream candle sleeves.
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Archive I A pair of silver-plated French Empire style two-light wall sconces with ornate foliate backplates and cream candle sleeves.

A Pair of Silver Plated French Empire Style Wall Lights

Archive II A pair of silver-plated French Empire style two-light wall sconces with ornate foliate backplates and cream candle sleeves. View II
Archive III A pair of silver-plated French Empire style two-light wall sconces with ornate foliate backplates and cream candle sleeves. View III
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Ebury Trading

Ebury Trading
Telephone 0207 881 0881
Location
Kent
CT17
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/eburytrading
Verified Since Aug 2018
Items For Sale 145
Ebury Trading
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A pair of silver-plated French Empire style two-light wall sconces with ornate foliate backplates and cream candle sleeves.
A PAIR OF SILVER PLATED FRENCH EMPIRE STYLE WALL LIGHTS
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A pair of silver-plated French Empire style two-light wall sconces with ornate foliate backplates and cream candle sleeves.
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  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Empire
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFoliate scrollwork, Dual candle arms, Urn-shaped nozzles, Ornate backplate
  • SizeH 29 cm (11 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

A pair of silver-plated French Empire style wall lights from 1900, finished in silver, brings traditional character to a home. Each sconce has two dual candle arms, urn-shaped nozzles, and an ornate backplate decorated with foliate scrollwork and fine tooling, complemented by cream candle sleeves. Measuring 29 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 13 cm deep, they suit a narrow wall space in a hallway, drawing room, or dining area. Newly electrified, these wall-mounted fixtures provide warm accent lighting and serve as decorative architectural details. Their detailed metalwork and classic form fit well into period interiors and French chateau-inspired settings. They offer a functional and historic lighting solution for residential rooms.

FAQs

French Empire lighting originated during the early nineteenth century, characterised by classical motifs, symmetrical proportions, and refined metalwork inspired by Greco-Roman design.

These fixtures are typically crafted from cast brass or bronze, often treated with silver plating or fire gilding, and embellished with intricate foliate scrollwork.

Authentic period examples feature substantial cast metal construction, hand-chased surface details, historical seam lines from casting, and evidence of original candle fitments or early electrical conversions.

Position a pair symmetrically on either side of a large mirror, framed artwork, or fireplace to bring metallic contrast and classical balance to contemporary spaces.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and polish gently using a specialised silver polishing cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners that could erode the silver layer.
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