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French Pair of Gilded Antique Wall Lights
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French Pair of Gilded Antique Wall Lights

1900 - 1920
Sold 28 January 2025 · O'Keeffe Antiques
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A French pair of gilded brass twin arm antique wall lights, the solid reeded leaf scrolling arms with trumpet reeded bobeche drip pans and twisted bulbous candle sconces, issuing from a pierced ribbon backplate, good large scale. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 17"/43cm W: 10"/25cm D: 6.5"/17cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA04507

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA922098
Dealers Internal Reference
OKA04507
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 gilded brass twin arm antique wall lights, the solid reeded leaf scrolling arms with trumpet reeded bobeche drip pans and twisted bulbous candle sconces, issuing from a pierced ribbon backplate, good large scale. Fully rewired and PAT tested. All our wall lights come with aged brass screws for fixing and spare bulbs.

Dimensions: H: 17"/43cm W: 10"/25cm D: 6.5"/17cm

Circa: Early 20th Century

Product Ref: OKA04507

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
43cm (16.93")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA922098
Dealers Internal Ref
OKA04507
O'Keeffe Antiques
O'Keeffe Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in retail of antique lighting.

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O'Keeffe Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A pair of ornate French gilded twin-arm wall sconces featuring elaborate classical ornamentation and candle-style bulbs.
French Pair Of Gilded Antique Wall Lights
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A pair of ornate French gilded twin-arm wall sconces featuring elaborate classical ornamentation and candle-style bulbs.
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  • ObjectWall Sconces
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Classical
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Brass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsTwin scroll arms, Ribbon bow cresting, Acanthus leaf details, Urn finial base
  • SizeH 43 cm (17 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

French gilded wall lights typically draw inspiration from Classical, Louis XIV, and Rococo design periods, characterised by ornate ornamentation, symmetry, and elaborate motifs.

Authentic period sconces are predominantly crafted from cast bronze, brass, or carved wood, which is then finished with genuine gold leaf or ormolu gilding.

Authenticity is determined by examining the casting quality, hand-chiselled detailing, screw types, patination of the metal, and signs of age and wear on the gilding.

They can be mounted flanking a fireplace, mirror, or artwork to add architectural interest, warmth, and layered ambient lighting to contemporary spaces.

Gilded surfaces should be dusted gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding chemical polishes, abrasive materials, and excessive moisture to protect the delicate gold leaf.
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