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Aesthetic Movement 2 Branch Brass Wall Sconce 1878
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Aesthetic Movement 2 Branch Brass Wall Sconce 1878

19th century
Description

This stylish AESTHETIC MOVEMENT TWO BRANCH BRASS WALL SCONCE bears a VICTORIAN DESIGN REGISTRATION LOZENGE, in each of the eight flower squares, for 1878.

Some suggest these SCONCES are made by William Tonks.

The two candle arms fit well and are removable.

Original throughout. Similar in style to the ones designed by Bruce Talbert.

Very attractive when lit.

Dimensions of Back Plate:

Height: 15 inches (38cm)

Width: 9 inches (23 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for our current Overseas Shipping costs.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Aesthetic Movement Brass Sconce to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09715175
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Diamond registration mark stamped on the panel: design registered in 1878.
Aesthetic Movement sunflower and daisy panels: classic British decorative fashion of the day.
Dark patina and oxidation in the chased recesses: long-term natural exposure.
Cast brass candle bracket with turned nozzles: standard late Victorian metalworking.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245025
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Description
This stylish AESTHETIC MOVEMENT TWO BRANCH BRASS WALL SCONCE bears a VICTORIAN DESIGN REGISTRATION LOZENGE, in each of the eight flower squares, for 1878.

Some suggest these SCONCES are made by William Tonks.

fig 1. A rectangular embossed brass Aesthetic Movement wall sconce featuring sunflower motifs and a twin candle branch attachment.
fig 1. Aesthetic Movement 2 Branch Brass Wall Sconce 1878

The two candle arms fit well and are removable.

Original throughout. Similar in style to the ones designed by Bruce Talbert.

Very attractive when lit.

Dimensions of Back Plate:

Height: 15 inches (38cm)

Width: 9 inches (23 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for our current Overseas Shipping costs.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Aesthetic Movement Brass Sconce to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09715175
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Diamond registration mark stamped on the panel: design registered in 1878.
Aesthetic Movement sunflower and daisy panels: classic British decorative fashion of the day.
Dark patina and oxidation in the chased recesses: long-term natural exposure.
Cast brass candle bracket with turned nozzles: standard late Victorian metalworking.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245025
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Archive I A rectangular embossed brass Aesthetic Movement wall sconce featuring sunflower motifs and a twin candle branch attachment.

Aesthetic Movement 2 Branch Brass Wall Sconce 1878

Archive II A rectangular embossed brass Aesthetic Movement wall sconce featuring sunflower motifs and a twin candle branch attachment. View II
Archive III A rectangular embossed brass Aesthetic Movement wall sconce featuring sunflower motifs and a twin candle branch attachment. View III
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A rectangular embossed brass Aesthetic Movement wall sconce featuring sunflower motifs and a twin candle branch attachment.
AESTHETIC MOVEMENT 2 BRANCH BRASS WALL SCONCE 1878
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A rectangular embossed brass Aesthetic Movement wall sconce featuring sunflower motifs and a twin candle branch attachment.
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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleAesthetic Movement
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsEmbossed sunflower panels, Two-branch candle holders, Beaded border trim
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 23 cm (9 in)

This aesthetic movement two-branch wall sconce originates from 1880 and employs warm brass with an embossed finish. The rectangular backplate contains eight flower squares featuring sunflower motifs, enclosed by a beaded border trim and a decorative top hanging loop with two suspension rings. A central removable two-branch candle holder attaches to the lower section, fitted with curved arms and round drip pans below the candle sockets. Each flower square bears a Victorian design registration lozenge for 1878. Measuring 38 cm high by 23 cm wide, this sconce suits placement on a narrow wall space in a living room, hallway or study. Homeowners today use the piece for ambient illumination by placing candles in the holders to highlight the metallic surface and embossed details.

FAQs

Aesthetic Movement wall sconces typically feature stylized naturalistic motifs, such as sunflowers, flora, and fauna, influenced by Japanese design principles and the art for arts sake philosophy popular between the 1870s and 1890s.

These fixtures were predominantly crafted from brass or bronze using stamping, repousse, and casting techniques to achieve detailed relief patterns, bordered panels, and functional candle branches.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished repousse or stamped details, natural surface oxidisation, age-appropriate wear around candle nozzles, and occasionally registry marks or dates stamped into the brass backplate.

An antique wall sconce can be mounted in a hallway, flanking a modern mirror, or placed within a gallery wall to add historical texture and warm metallic tones to contemporary spaces.

Clean gently with a dry microfibre cloth to remove dust. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that remove the natural aged patina and historical surface finish.
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