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Large Pair Classical 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
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Large Pair Classical 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights

19th century
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A large and impressive pair of classical Louis XVI style gilded ormolu wall lights, with flamed frosted glass shades on torches, held by a ribbon and bow with foliate wreaths to each.

Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these French Ormolu Wall Lights to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
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SA925315
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SKU00001513
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Description
A large and impressive pair of classical Louis XVI style gilded ormolu wall lights, with flamed frosted glass shades on torches, held by a ribbon and bow with foliate wreaths to each.
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated these French Ormolu Wall Lights to the 1890s.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA925315
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001513
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A pair of 19th-century French Neoclassical gilt bronze wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crestings, crossed torches with acanthus foliage, and flame-shaped frosted glass shades.
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French Neoclassical gilt bronze wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crestings, crossed torches with acanthus foliage, and flame-shaped frosted glass shades.

Large Pair Classical 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights

Archive II A pair of 19th-century French Neoclassical gilt bronze wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crestings, crossed torches with acanthus foliage, and flame-shaped frosted glass shades. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century French Neoclassical gilt bronze wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crestings, crossed torches with acanthus foliage, and flame-shaped frosted glass shades. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century French Neoclassical gilt bronze wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crestings, crossed torches with acanthus foliage, and flame-shaped frosted glass shades. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century French Neoclassical gilt bronze wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crestings, crossed torches with acanthus foliage, and flame-shaped frosted glass shades. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century French Neoclassical gilt bronze wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crestings, crossed torches with acanthus foliage, and flame-shaped frosted glass shades. View VI
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
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A pair of 19th-century French Neoclassical gilt bronze wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crestings, crossed torches with acanthus foliage, and flame-shaped frosted glass shades.
Large pair classical 19th Century ormolu wall lights
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A pair of 19th-century French Neoclassical gilt bronze wall sconces featuring ribbon bow crestings, crossed torches with acanthus foliage, and flame-shaped frosted glass shades.
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  • ObjectWall Lights
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialGilt Bronze, Frosted Glass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsRibbon bow cresting, Crossed torches, Acanthus foliage, Flame glass shades
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This large pair of nineteenth-century French Neoclassical wall lights comes in gilt bronze with a warm gold finish and frosted glass. Each light displays a ribbon bow cresting at the top, crossed torches adorned with acanthus foliage and foliate wreaths, and flame-shaped frosted glass shades. The metal components show detailed cast mouldings and sculptural floral relief throughout the arms and backplates. Measuring 122 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 16 cm deep, the pair works well in a formal dining room, a grand hallway, or a traditional drawing room mounted against a narrow wall space to provide ambient illumination. Interior designers place such wall sconces beside antique mirrors, over classical mantelpieces, or flanking doorways in period properties. The warm gold tone pairs naturally with silk wallpaper, wood panelling, and traditional architectural mouldings. Electrical installation requires professional hardwiring into standard wall circuits for daily operation.

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Neoclassical wall lights from the 19th century are decorative wall-mounted lighting fixtures inspired by classical Greek and Roman motifs, such as ribbons, torches, and acanthus leaves. Popularised during the Louis XVI and Empire periods in France, these fixtures were designed to hold candles or early gas fittings while reflecting light across gilded surfaces.

Antique ormolu wall lights were primarily cast in bronze or brass and coated in mercury gilding to create a bright gold finish. Flame shades and diffusers were typically crafted from blown or molded frosted glass, while structural armatures relied on heavy copper-alloy castings.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display substantial weight due to solid cast bronze construction, along with hand-chased surface details such as crisp engraving on foliage and ribbons. Original gilding often shows subtle wear or oxidisation in crevices, and the reverse side usually features hand-threaded iron screws and rough casting marks rather than modern uniform machine threads.

Flank a large central mirror, artwork, or mantelpiece with a symmetrical pair of wall lights to create balanced architectural proportions. They work effectively in dining rooms, hallways, or formal reception spaces, providing ambient accent lighting while serving as decorative metalwork.

Dust gilt bronze regularly using a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals or abrasive polishes that can strip the delicate gilding. Glass flame shades can be removed and gently washed in lukewarm water with mild soap before thoroughly drying.
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