How do I hang french sconces?

Heavy metal and carved wood wall lights require secure anchoring into wall studs or masonry using appropriate fixings. Electric conversions need wiring routed through the mounting plate to domestic wall circuits by a qualified person.

What periods do these wall lights span?

The selection covers eighteenth-century survivals, nineteenth-century revival pieces and twentieth-century production up to the nineteen-thirties. Stylistic revivals draw heavily on Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI and Empire designs from earlier centuries.

Are these fixtures wired for electricity?

Many items retain or have received electrical wiring conversions suitable for modern interior use. Original candle-holding configurations also survive, particularly on older or decorative wall brackets and girandoles.

How do I clean gilded bronze and brass?

Dust surfaces gently with a soft dry brush to prevent accumulation in recessed chased details. Avoid abrasive metal polishes that strip thin gold leaf or ormolu layers from the bronze and brass bases.