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French Late 19th C Pair of Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
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French Late 19th C Pair of Bronze Antique Wall Sconces

19th century
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A quality French pair of gilded bronze twin arm antique wall sconces, the imbricated leaf clad scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an ornate tapering backplate with opposing eagle headed centre and ornate flame finial, lovely original crisp gilded patination and very 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: 14"/36cm D: 9"/23cm

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA05892

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Sconces to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
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SA1244504
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OKA05892
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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.

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A quality French pair of gilded bronze twin arm antique wall sconces, the imbricated leaf clad scrolling arms with leaf bobeche drip pans and bulbous candle sconces, issuing from an ornate tapering backplate with opposing eagle headed centre and ornate flame finial, lovely original crisp gilded patination and very 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: 14"/36cm D: 9"/23cm

Circa: Late 19th Century

Product Ref: OKA05892

Date of Manufacture

O'Keeffe Antiques has dated these French Gilt Bronze Sconces to the 19th Century.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244504
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA05892
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 late 19th-century French Rococo style gilt bronze twin-arm wall sconces featuring acanthus leaf scrollwork.
French Late 19th C Pair Of Bronze Antique Wall Sconces
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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAcanthus leaf scrollwork, Twin scroll arms, Flaming finial cresting, Cast candle nozzles
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This pair of late 19th-century French Rococo style wall sconces comprises two gilt bronze twin-arm fixtures designed for interior lighting. Each piece exhibits an ornate tapering backplate with opposing eagle-headed centre details and an ornate flame finial cresting, complemented by imbricated leaf-clad scrolling arms, leaf bobeche drip pans, and bulbous candle sconces featuring acanthus leaf scrollwork. The material is cast gilt bronze and brass displaying a gold colour and original crisp gilded patination. Each sconce measures 56 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. Suitable for residential use, these wall lights suit a narrow wall space in a French chateau interior scheme, mounted alongside a hallway, drawing room, or dining room wall to provide ambient illumination. Each sconce is fitted with wiring and electrical candle bulbs. Included with the hardware are aged brass fixing screws and spare bulbs.

FAQs

Late 19th-century French Rococo wall sconces feature asymmetrical scrollwork, acanthus leaf motifs, and flowing botanical forms inspired by 18th-century Louis XV designs. They were typically crafted in twin-arm or multi-arm configurations to reflect candlelight against gilded metal surfaces.

These sconces were primarily cast in solid bronze or brass and finished with gilding, often referred to as ormolu or fire-gilding. The arms and decorative backplates were cast in sections, hand-chased for surface detail, and assembled using threaded iron rod attachments.

Authentic period examples exhibit substantial weight, crisp hand-chased carving details on the metalwork, and natural oxidisation on non-gilded reverse surfaces. Threaded components typically feature historical thread patterns rather than modern metric pitch screws.

Pairing gilt bronze sconces on either side of a central focal point, such as an overmantel mirror, artwork, or entryway console table, provides symmetrical balance. They add tactile metallic contrast against contemporary dark or neutral painted walls.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid water, abrasive polishes, and chemical solvent cleaners, as these can strip historical gilding and damage original patination.
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