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Cast iron fireplace backplate, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient cast iron fireplace backplate, sculpted with a caravel at sea, 19th century, W 72 x H 58 cm
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19th Century Italian Antique Backplate

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast iron fireplace backplate, Italy
Cast iron fireplace backplate, Italy
H 22.84 in W 28.35 in D 1.19 in
Venetian Sconces with Mirrored Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920s Venetian double light sconces with mirrored backplate. Measurements
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1920s Italian Antique Backplate

Materials

Metal

Cast iron fireplace backplate, 19th century
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Cast iron fireplace backplate, 19th century, cm w 57 x h 57
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19th Century Italian Antique Backplate

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast iron fireplace backplate, 19th century
Cast iron fireplace backplate, 19th century
H 22.45 in W 22.45 in D 0.79 in
1920's Caldwell Mirrored Backplate Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
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1920s American American Classical Antique Backplate

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Sconces with Mirror Backplate
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with sunburst etched mirrored backplate
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1910s American American Classical Antique Backplate

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Porcelain Backplate Blue Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell bronze and blue porcelain backplate sconces, with hand-painted 19th century
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1920s American American Classical Antique Backplate

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Sconces with Knight Backplate
Located in New York, NY
backplate and original finish. Measurements: Height 14" Width 10" Depth 4.5".
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1920s American Antique Backplate

Materials

Bronze

old Cast iron fireplace backplate, richly carved, italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Cast iron fireplace backplate, richly carved with agricultural tools and products, 19th
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19th Century Italian Antique Backplate

Materials

Iron

1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror Backplate
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
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1910s American American Classical Antique Backplate

Materials

Bronze

Pair African Topi Horns on Shaped Art Deco Backplates
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each partical skull mount and horns of Topi mounted on pyramidal shaped backplates.
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1920s African Art Deco Antique Backplate

Materials

Horn

1920's Caldwell Double Lights Sconces with Mirror Backplate
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with sunburst shaped etched mirrored back plate
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1910s American American Classical Antique Backplate

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Art Deco Maison Bagues Bamboo Gilt Bronze Backplate & Handle
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Art Deco Door Hardware. Gilt Bronze Bamboo style Door Backplate and Matching Door Handle
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1920s Art Deco Antique Backplate

Materials

Bronze

Richly carved cast iron fireplace backplate 70 cm x 70 cm
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Richly carved cast iron fireplace backplate, 19th century, cm L 70 x H 70
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19th Century Italian Antique Backplate

Materials

Iron

African Springbok Horn Mount on Light Oak Backplate, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Horn and partial skull mount on shaped oak backplate.
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Early 20th Century African Antique Backplate

Materials

Horn

European Fallow Deerhorn Mount on Dark Oak Backplate, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
-form backplate.
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Early 20th Century European Antique Backplate

Materials

Antler

Antique Darkened Cast Brass Sconces with Urn Form Backplates, Circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
AIS2796 A pair of darkened brass double light sconces with urn form backplates and slender S
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Early 20th Century American Baroque Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

Two Arm Silver Plate Sconce with an Oval Backplate, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
AIS2849 A two arm antique sconce having an oval backplate topped with a loop finial. The flared
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Early 20th Century American Antique Backplate

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Edward F. Caldwell Silverplate Sconces with Lyre Form Backplates, circa 1900s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
7" d. Backplate: 21-1/2" h. x 8-1/4" w. Application: UL listed for use in dry environments Lamping
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Early 1900s American Georgian Antique Backplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Eland Horn and Partial Skull Mount on Oak Backplate, early 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The horn and partial skull mounted on an oak shield-form backplate
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Early 20th Century African Antique Backplate

Materials

Horn

Large cast iron fireplace backplate, carved with noble coat of arms, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique large cast iron fireplace backplate, carved with noble coat of arms, family letters and
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19th Century Italian Antique Backplate

Materials

Iron

Aesthetic Movement Oak Pipe Rack with a Japanese Style Brass Fretwork Backplate
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
Aesthetic Movement. An oak pipe rack with a Japanese-style brass fretwork backplate, and a tobacco
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A set of three Arts and Crafts brass wall lights with walnut backplates
Located in London, GB
A set of three Arts and Crafts brass wall lights with walnut backplates.
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

Antique Cast Iron Sconces with Original Paint, Newly Wired with Custom Backplate
Located in Houston, TX
These sconces have a beautiful patina. Custom back plates have been made to match the antique painted finish. There are two pair available. They have been wired for the US. These sco...
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Early 1900s French Early Victorian Antique Backplate

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Sconces, Four Arms and Heavy Bronze Backplate
Located in New Orleans, LA
are Louis XVI style, with five light on each sconce. A heavy backplate is decorated with a geometric
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Backplate

Materials

Bronze

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
backplates, the fore plate is pierced with stylized fleurs de lys with ball finials on its upper portion and
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Early 20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Morocco, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
openwork foliate designed backplate, depicting a seven-branched menorah; a cornice inscribed with the verse
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19th Century Moroccan Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Morocco, 19th Century
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Morocco, 19th Century
H 12.41 in W 2.76 in D 10.04 in
A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
backplate with numerous quatrefoil cut-outs and framed by two twisting architectural columns flanking an
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A Silver Austrian Hannukah Lamp, late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Austrian Hanukkah lamp made in the late 19th century. The Backplate of this Hanukkah
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1870s Austrian Antique Backplate

Materials

Silver

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Netherlands 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Hanukkah lamp's lower square backplate is framed by its foliate piercings flanking the center heart-shaped
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19th Century Dutch Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
backplate designed almost in a keyhole fashion supports eight deep rectangular oil receptacles with sharply
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18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 9.85 in
Early 20th Century Cast Brass Sconces - a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th century cast brass sconces, a pair. The backplates are from around the 1020’s, and the
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Early 20th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Polish Brass Cast Hanukkah Lamp. Small brass Hanukkah lamp backplate features a
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19th Century Polish Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
H 4.73 in W 1.58 in D 4.22 in
A Dutch Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th- early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
. Backplate prominently displays a heart shape at its top center above a dotted-bordered Star of David
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

An Italian Brass Hanukkah Menorah Lamp, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
. Hanukkah lamp is attached to the lower part of the backplate and is shaped as a fully formed menorah with
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
is based on that of earlier lamps with a solid backplate and a seven-branch Menorah in the center
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18th Century Italian Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A Moroccan Brass Hanukkah Lamp, late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
kabbalistic themes and hidden protective symbols adorn the backplate of this Hannukah lamp, starting at the
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A 19th Century European Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
a bead-framed high-rising backplate featuring a center cartouche bordered with C-scrolls and
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19th Century Polish Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A 19th Century European Brass Hanukkah Lamp
A 19th Century European Brass Hanukkah Lamp
H 10.24 in W 1.86 in D 7.49 in
An Art Nouveau Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Germany Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
Nouveau fashion. Backplate presents two rampant Lions of Judah with their tongues protruding, each with
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

Turn of the 20th Century French Wrought Iron and Brass Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
Turn of the 20th Century wrought iron and brass sconces. Cast iron backplate in a Victorian style
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp. The cast backplate presents a pierced lion leaning on
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19th Century Polish Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
H 4.53 in W 1.38 in D 5.52 in
A Dutch Silver Hanukkah Lamp, 1886
Located in New York, NY
A Breathtaking Hanukkah lamp made in the Netherlands in the late 19th century. The backplate
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1880s Dutch Modern Antique Backplate

Materials

Silver

A Dutch Silver Hanukkah Lamp, 1886
A Dutch Silver Hanukkah Lamp, 1886
H 10.01 in W 3.08 in D 8 in
Early 20th Century Solid Brass Sconces - a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century solid brass sconces, a pair. Flat backplates with cut out pattern. Two arms. All
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chrome Hat snd Coat Rail
Located in Barnstaple, GB
A beautiful and hard to find set of 4 original Art Deco Coat Hooks on chrome backplate. These are
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Backplate

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Hat snd Coat Rail
Art Deco Chrome Hat snd Coat Rail
H 18.71 in W 1.58 in D 0.99 in
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
Located in New York, NY
at its sides. The openwork backplate is styled like an elegant vanity mirror of those times with
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19th Century Polish Rococo Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
A 19th Century Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp
H 4.93 in W 1.58 in D 5.63 in
Art Nouveau Antique Style Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
imposing design that instils any period home with grandeur. Overall Backplate Height 88.5cm (34.84in
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Backplate

Materials

Iron, Metal

Art Nouveau Antique Style Fire Grate
Art Nouveau Antique Style Fire Grate
H 35.04 in W 40.2 in D 20.87 in
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Prague late 18th century
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular Hanukkah lamp is ornately fashioned with a cast backplate featuring a heart shape
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Late 18th Century Czech Baroque Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A Brass Mezuzah Case, India Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Mezuzah case is no exception, the backplate is made in a stylized fashion resembling two tulip-shaped
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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

Pair Gilt Bronze Empire Style Sconces By E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
featuring Classical motifs issue from arrow form backplates. These sconces have been newly rewired, and are
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Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Backplate

Materials

Bronze

A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th century
Located in New York, NY
19th Century. Main body of the backplate is pierced with a vase of flowers flanked by two pierced
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19th Century Polish Rococo Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th century
A Polish Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 19th century
H 9.45 in W 6.11 in D 10.83 in
Rare 19th century wall hanging gong
Located in Cheshire, GB
A rare 19th-century wall hanging gong, the solid oak backplate supporting an unusual brass monkey
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Late 19th Century British Antique Backplate

Materials

Oak

An Italian Brass Hanukkah Lamp, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
, under an applied hanging ring built into the backplate. Eight square oil wells with pointed tapering
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18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Painted Wood and Bronze Sconces Circa 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1595 , pair of French single light sconces set on a hand painted wood backplate.   
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1920s Antique Backplate

Materials

Bronze

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp , Morocco 19th century
Located in New York, NY
Hannukah lamp from Morocco made out of brass cast in the late 19th century. The backplate for this
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Baroque Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A Brass Hanukkah Lamp , Morocco 19th century
A Brass Hanukkah Lamp , Morocco 19th century
H 13.78 in W 3.55 in D 9.06 in
English, George III Period Figured Oak 3-Drawer Dresser Base, ca, .1760-1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautifully figured oak, retaining antique brass backplates and handles, the case raised on tapering slightly
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1760s English George III Antique Backplate

Materials

Oak

pr of French 19 century Bronze Sconces with Fruit Shaped Crystal Pendants
Located in New York, NY
wooden backplate covered in textile. Not Wired for electricitity yet.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Backplate

Materials

Bronze

A Dutch Brass Hannukah Lamp, Late 19th century
Located in New York, NY
backplate and side panels both surmounted with stylized fleur de lys and pierced with quatrefoil designs
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17th Century Dutch Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Caldwell Gilt Bronze & Alabaster Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
with the original signature Caldwell patina. With oval backplates having leaf tip detail and original
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Antique Backplate

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Early 20th Century E.F.Caldwell Gilt Leafy Sconces with Alabaster Shade - a Pair
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Canton, MA
cast gilt bronze sconce brackets, designed with an integrated narrow backplate. The arm of the sconce
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Antique Backplate

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

19thc French Carriage Clock Mignonnette No. 2 Anglaise Riche w/ Pillared Case
Located in Savannah, GA
with platform lever escapement. Backplate stamped with hands directional arrow and Aiguilles (meaning
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1890s French Greek Revival Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

A North African Brass Menorah, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Hanukkah lamps. Engraved on the backplate are many scrolling floral and foliate designs bordered by
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Early 1900s Antique Backplate

Materials

Brass

A North African Brass Menorah, Circa 1900
A North African Brass Menorah, Circa 1900
H 11.42 in W 3.15 in D 9.85 in
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Antique Backplate For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique backplate you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique backplate — often made from metal, iron and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique backplate you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique backplate made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique backplate over the years, but those crafted by Edward F. Caldwell & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Backplate?

Prices for an antique backplate start at $478 and top out at $12,000 with the average selling for $2,880.