How do I install antique wall sconces?

Most antique wall sconces require professional wiring if they have been converted for electricity. They mount directly to standard wall junction boxes using existing mounting plates. Ensure the wall structure can support the weight of heavier bronze or brass fixtures, especially larger multi-arm pairs.

Are these sconces wired for electricity?

The selection includes both electric wall lights and un-electrified pieces intended for candles. Many twentieth-century examples arrive ready for modern electrical setups. Older pieces often show evidence of past conversions, moving from candles to gas and finally to electricity over their lifespan.

How should I clean gilt metal?

Dust gilt metal gently with a soft, dry cloth to prevent accumulation in the intricate recesses of the casting. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, which strip the delicate gilding. Professional conservation cleaning is recommended if the surface requires deeper attention to remove tarnish safely.

How do I date a gilt sconce?

Dating relies on examining the casting techniques, fixing screws, and stylistic details such as Neoclassical motifs or Rococo asymmetry. The materials used, from early bronze to mid-century aluminium alloys, offer clear chronological clues. Comparing the construction methods of the backplate and arm joints against documented historical examples confirms the period.

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These gilt metal sconce lights bring instant warmth and historic charm to any room through their gleaming metallic finishes and ornate period forms.

A Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights

1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Wall Lights

From Ebury Trading

£800

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19th century

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Pair of Late 19thc Gilt Wall Mirrors

From Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

£750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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A Pair of French Brass Twin Wall Lights

From Elmgarden

£318

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French Pair of Gilded Brass Antique Wall Lights

1900 - 1920

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French Pair of Gilded Brass Antique Wall Lights

From O'Keeffe Antiques

£345

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Pair of French Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

1900 - 1920

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Pair of French Glass and Brass Wall Sconces

From Burgett Langfield Decorative Antiques

£195

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French Pair of Gilded Twin Arm Wall Lights

1900 - 1920

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French Pair of Gilded Twin Arm Wall Lights

From O'Keeffe Antiques

£275

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Ormolu Wall Lights

From Willows Antiques and Interiors

£595

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Pair of Three Arm Gilt French Wall Lights

1920 - 1940

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Pair of Three Arm Gilt French Wall Lights

From Rupert Landen Antiques

£380

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Pair French Wall Lights

From French Lavender Antiques and Interiors

£850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights

From David Robinson Antiques

£425

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature items spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, with a strong concentration of French nineteen-twenties and nineteen-thirties production.