Sold|$31,000
Massive Marble Inverted Dome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
. Lamping at the center of the dome illuminates the marble from within. With restorations to the marble
Marble, Bronze
Monumental Bronze Gothic Chandelier with Five Dragons
Located in North Hollywood, CA
extraordinary forms. The body of the chandelier houses twenty one lamps, using standard size sockets. Each of
Vintage Hexagonal Bronze Exterior Wall Lanterns with Textured Glass, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
. Application: UL listed for use in dry or damp environments. Lamping: Single Edison socket, maximum 75 watts.
Brass, Bronze
Oval Gilded Bronze Pendant with Curved Frosted Opaline Glass Panels, Circa 1890
By Pettingell-Andrews Co.
Located in New York, NY
listed for use in dry environments Lamping: 5 Edison sockets, maximum 25 watts per socket
Brass
Foliate-detailed silverplate chandelier, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
for use in dry environments Lamping: 6 Candelabra sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket
Silver Plate, Brass
Early 20th Century Brass and Opaline Glass Inverted Dome Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
listed for use in dry environments Lamping: 2 Edison sockets, maximum 75 watts per socket.
Brass
Sold|$4,200 / set
Baroque Nickeled Bronze Double-Light Sconces, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
" W. Lamping: 2 candelabra sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket Options: Dry UL listing
Bronze
Sold|$6,800
Antique Bronze Chandelier, circa 1920
By Pettingell-Andrews Co.
Located in New York, NY
" Overall: 19" diameter Application: Can be UL listed for use in dry environments Lamping: Six
Antique Bronze Empire Chandelier with Cobalt Blue Glass
Located in New York, NY
height: 40" Overall: 24" diameter Lamping: 6 Candelabra sockets, maximum 40 watts per socket
Brass, Bronze
Eight Arm Brass and Glass Chandelier with Four Tiers of Faceted Crystal Prisms
Located in New York, NY
Height from loop to finial: 41-1/2" Application: UL listed for use in dry environments. Lamping
Crystal, Brass
Sold|$3,200 / set
A pair of silverplate candelabra by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
4-3/4" d. Lamping: 2 candelabra sockets, maximum 60 watts per sockets Please call your local
Silver Plate, Brass
Cast Bronze Neoclassical Pendant Lantern with Curved Opal White Glass Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
use in dry environments. Lamping: 2 Edison sockets, maximum 75 watts per socket
Bronze, Brass
Antique Four Sided Blackened Wrought Brass Lantern with Clear Glass, Circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
environments Lamping: 4 candelabra sockets, maximum 40 watts per socket
Brass
Sold|$2,800 / set
A Pair Of Two Arm Aged Nickel Sconces with Pie-Crust Edge Backplates
Located in New York, NY
-1/2" w. Application: Can be UL listed for use in dry environments Lamping: 2 candelabra sockets
Nickel, Brass
Wrought Bronze and Nickel Hoop Chandelier with Scrolls and Fleurs-de-Lis c. 1920
Located in New York, NY
environments Lamping: 6 Candelabra sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket
Brass, Nickel, Bronze
Five Arm Blackened Wrought Iron Chandelier from Alfred DuPont's Florida Estate
Located in New York, NY
dry environments Lamping: 5 Candelabra sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket Please call your local
Brass, Wrought Iron
Art Deco Opaline Glass and Nickel Semi-Flush Mount Ceiling Light, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
environments Lamping: 2 Edison sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket.
Nickel
Sold|$6,500
Sterling Bronze Sconces, circa 1910
By Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in New York, NY
for use in dry environments Lamping: Two candelabra sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket
Bronze
Sold|$6,700
Alabaster Dome Chandelier, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Application: Can be UL listed for use in dry environments Lamping: Three candelabra sockets, maximum 25
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Bronze and Leaded Glass Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
" diameter Lamping: 8 Edison sockets, maximum 40 watts per socket Application: UL listed for use in
Bronze, Brass
Six Arm Cast Bronze Rococo Chandelier with Original Darkened Patina, Circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
41-1/2" d. Body: 47" h. Application: UL listed for use in dry environments Lamping: 6 Candelabra
Bronze
Sold|$6,500
Spectacular Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in North Hollywood, CA
not so big they dominate the room. Both lamps use a double standard socket, and work perfectly.
Bronze
Sold|$1,200 / set
Early 20th Century Crystal Double Light Silver Plate Sconces
Located in New York, NY
. Backplate: 5-3/4" H. x 3-3/4" W. Application: This item cannot be UL listed. Lamping: 2 candelabra
Crystal, Silver Plate
Sold|$4,200
Caldwell Flush Mount, Circa 1920
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
listed for use in dry environments. Lamping: Two candelabra sockets, maximum 40 watts per socket.
Bronze
Sold|$7,700
Caldwell Dome Chandelier, circa 1900
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Lamping: 4 Edison sockets, maximum 40 watts per socket
Pair of Three-Arm Oval Silver Plate Sconces by Edward F. Caldwell, circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Lamping: 3 candelabras sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket Application: For use in dry environments
Silver Plate, Brass, Copper
Two Arm Antique Silver Plate Sconces with Intricate Foliate Details, Circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
be UL listed for use in dry environments Lamping: 2 Candelabra sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket
Silver, Silver Plate
Antique Brass Lantern with Textured Glass Cylinder Attributed to E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. x 10-1/4" diameter Application: UL listed for use in dry environments. Lamping: 4 Candelabra
Brass
Red Hand Painted Chinoiserie Sconces with Two Arms by E. F. Caldwell Co. 1910s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
/4" d. Backplate: 23-1/2" h. x 4-1/4" w. Lamping: 2 Candelabra sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket
Brass
1910s Brass Lantern with Repousee Leaves, Foliate Scrolls and Clear Glass Panels
Located in New York, NY
environments Lamping: Single Edison socket, maximum 75 watts
Brass
Sold|$3,800
Blackened Exterior Wall Lanterns, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
-5/8" h. x 4-5/8" w. Application: Can be UL listed for use in dry or damp environments. Lamping
Brass
Sold|$3,100 / set
Federal Style Bronze Sconces with Glass Hurricane Shades, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
dry environments Lamping: Single Edison socket, maximum 60 watts Junction Box: 2" x 3" Vertical
Bronze
Sold|$4,500
Pride and Prejudice Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. x 4-3/4" W. x 5-1/2" D. Backplate: 4-3/4" H. x 4-3/4" W. Lamping: Single candelabra socket
Enamel, Silver
Sold|$12,000 / set
Bronze Exterior Sconces, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
use in dry or damp environments. Lamping: Single Edison socket, maximum 100 watts
Sold|$6,500 / set
O. C. White Sconces, circa 1920
By O.C. White
Located in New York, NY
: This item cannot be UL listed. Lamping: Single Edison socket, maximum 75 watts.
Brass
A Vintage Swirled Opalescent Glass Pendant on Industrial Nickel Fittings c. 1900
Located in New York, NY
" diameter Application: UL listed for use in dry environments Lamping: Single Edison socket, maximum 75
Nickel, Brass
Copper and Bronze Arts and Crafts Lantern with Leaded Glass, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
: 15" Overall: 6-3/4" diameter Application: UL listed for use in dry environments Lamping: Single
Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century Circular Deer Antler Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Pau, FR
excellent condition, original lamp sockets. Not tested, might need to be rewired.
Horn
Sold|$1,800
Elm Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique highly figured elm stump converted into a table lamp with bronze hardware Dimmer socket.
Sold|$2,200
American 1920s Art Deco Torchiere Floor Lamp
Located in Fairfax, VA
American brass 1920s torchiere floor lamp with glass shade. 3way socket up 300 watts.
Brass
1920s Glass Urn Lamp with Bronze Ormolu Details
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Recently rewired with new cord and three-way socket, the lamp features the original over lays of
Glass
19th Century Roman Bronze Candlestick Wired as a Lamp
By Sabatino De Angelis
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
the tabletop) Wired as a lamp w/ three-way socket w/o altering the original bronze. Cast by Sabatino
Bronze
Pair of Louis XVI Style 19th Century Brass Candlesticks Wired as Lamps
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of Louis XVI style candlesticks wired as lamps with new wire and sockets, in gold dore' finish
Brass
Antique French Sevres Style Cobalt & 22-Karat Gold Hand-Painted Vase Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
measures, 9.25" H x 9.75" L x 8" D at the top and bottom opening. The lamp height to socket is, 18" inches
Metal, Gold
Early 20th Century Baroque Bronze Table Lamp with a Tripod Base, Circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
9-1/4" w. x 8-1/2" d. Height to socket: 26-1/4" Base: 1-3/4" h. x 9-1/4" w. x 8-1/2" d. Lamping
Brass, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Blue and White Chinese Export Vases Mounted as Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
dimensions with shades 25.50" height x 15" width x 13" depth. Height of lamp to top of socket is 19.50
Porcelain
Exquisite Meiji Bronze Dragon and Peacock with Clouds Vase Mounted as a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
charm. The lamp features a double socket and the original wiring (which should be replaced). As
Bronze
Vintage Baroque Bronze Double Light Sconces, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
use in dry environments Lamping: 2 candelabra sockets, maximum 60 watts per socket Junction box: 2
Bronze
Renaissance Style Bronze Hexagonal Lantern with Fleur-de-Lis and Foliate Details
Located in New York, NY
: 51-1/4" Overall: 17-1/2" w. x 15-1/2" d. Lamping: 7 Candelabra Sockets, Maximum 60 watts per socket
Bronze
Two Arm Silver Plate Sconce with an Oval Backplate, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
-3/8" w. Application: Can be UL listed for use in dry environments Lamping: 2 Candelabra sockets
Silver Plate, Bronze
Neoclassical Opaline Glass and Nickel Chandelier, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
environments Lamping: Single Edison socket, maximum 75 watts.
Nickel
Adjustable Two-Arm Billiard Chandelier with Vintage White Mercury Glass Shades
By Pittsburgh Reflective Glass, Remains Lighting
Located in New York, NY
. Application: UL listed for use in dry environments. Lamping: 2 Edison sockets, maximum 75 watts per socket.
Brass, Nickel
Sold|$6,700
Silver Plate Caldwell Sconces, circa 1910
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
: 11-1/2" H x 6" W. Lamping: Single candelabra socket, maximum 60 watts Options: Dry UL listing
Silver Plate
Sold|$3,400
Victorian Wrought Iron Pendant, circa 1890
Located in Minneapolis, MN
, it has been converted to an electric pendant or 'drop lamp'. The single socket is housed within an
Iron
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