Antique Torches

In the 19th century, these seem to have devoted themselves to the production of bronzes, mainly intended for lighting elements - chandeliers and suspensions, feet of lampposts and la...

Grand in size and decoration, this exceptional Napoleon III-period mirror is further set apart by an elaborate giltwood frame that features decorative elements such as garlands, dove...

The pen tray with two hinged lidded ink wells with a stepped gallery centred by a putto figure seated on a column holding aloft a flaming torch. French, Circa 1880. Approximate D...

One cherub holds a bow, while another ascends into the sky with a burning torch—possibly symbolizing fate, divine will, or a transition between earthly and celestial realms.

Renaissance Ornament Print – 16th-Century Candlestick and Urn Designs, Plate LXIV This richly colored 19th-century chromolithograph from L’Ornement Polychrome (Plate LXIV) showcases...

These are TWO industrial wall lights in torch design/ up lights. The enamel is brown and slightly darker on one of them (see detail images and video - very subtle).

Ormolu mounts embellish the vases, including a finely cast band wrapping around the body with a floral garland motif centered by crossed torches and quivers. The ormolu handles curve...

Japanning or Japonisme. Rough hewn and torched bamboo frame with “Japanned” top and panels.

Other details include stylized urns, baluster forms, torches, arabesques, grotesques, and winged beasts—all recurring motifs in Renaissance architecture and furnishings.

The flanking doors with wreath encircled torch attributes. The interior with a single shelf.

The interior still retains its original metal tubes, indicating their likely use as torch holders, though they could also be adapted for modern lighting if desired.

The top section of each andiron showcases a scrolling berried foliate design with a patinated Bronze cherub and a torch of eternal flame containing fluted and reeded designs.

This piece depicts cherubs holding torches on the backs of lions. All items offered are antique, vintage, or mid-century and sold as-is.

One putti is holding a bow, the other a torch. The andirons are detailed with florals, wreaths, torches and swags.   

Crafted in Paris, France circa 1920, the wood case with inlaid decor, has black painted finish and a center hand painted motif featuring two birds holding a torch surrounded with fl...

He is standing on a sphere and holding a torch, which is surrounded by three curving candle branches.

The lamp is the so-called ‘Torch lamp’ (Fakkellampen) because it resembles a torch.

Large pair of gilt-wood three-light wall appliqués, with ribbon-tied quiver, arrows and flaming torch trophy backplates. Supporting three scrolling branches with electrified sconces.

Beneath the portrait oval, a symbolic pietra dura cartouche displays emblems of learning and enlightenment: a laurel wreath (for honor and wisdom), a quill and inkwell (for writing a...

Surmounted with an elaborate pierced centred cartouche composition of grand proportions comprising of an arrangement of a scallop shell, c-scrolls and acanthus leaves flanked with ex...

The wonderfully designed torches showcase reeded bodies and scrolled movements below large scale frost flames which emit a warm glow.

In gilded bronze with floral motifs, grapes, torches, rope knots. Beautiful glassware: flame on the central light, draped over tulips.

Mid 19thC Silver Plated Ceiling Candle Light Fitting of Three Cherubs Holding Urn Shaped Torches with Adam Style Rosettes - converted to electric - 9" diam x32" high plus chain to suit

A Very Fine & Spectacular Pair of French Empire style Bronze & Bronze Dore 12 light Figural Candelabra, late 19th Century, each depicting a standing winged Victory with outstreached ...

It's further decorated with a torch in the center, acanthus leaves, and artichoke detailing- all gilded bronze.

Attractive appearance, nicely patinated, scattered remnants of original gilding remain, oxidation, accretions wear commensurate with centuries of age and use. Keywords: Torchiere to...

Surmounted with an intricately pierced centred crest composition of an arrangement of Neoclassical motifs comprising of a pair of birds, quiver of arrows, a flaming torch with richl...

c1920's French Art Deco Gilt Metal Floral Burst Wall Mirror with Pair of Torch Lights Affixed. This is all original, this wall gilt mirror with sconce lights attached.

Floral garlands, a pair of carved birds perched on crossed arrow and torch, ribbon-tied laurel sprays, and classical leaf motifs embellish the sculptural frame, all finished in a pat...

A magnificent French Gothic parcel gilt paint decorated church tabernacle. circa 1810 France, early 19th century, executed in period Gothic Revival taste, the large rare one-of-a-ki...

A deep profile urn with overflowing florals adorns the central frieze. Torch and flames entwined with swags and bows are carved into each end-block.

The figure’s drilled hands suggest it once held symbolic attributes — likely a torch, arrow, or bow, consistent with classical themes of love or triumph.

The chandelier having elaborate acanthus scrolling arms issued from a classical torch stem surmounted by three perching ignipotent cherubs blowing trumpets beneath a finely cast gilt...

Cupid, is holding his torch with his left hand. With his right hand he takes the left hand of the goddess of love by her left hand.

Classic Woman Sculpture Lamp by Val D' Osne Bronze sculpture lamp from the late 19th century, which represents a woman in Greco-Roman period costumes, carrying light in her hand with...

Antique 19th Century French pair of life-sized bronze, depicting partially nude maidens elevating a torch. These statues, boasting a commanding stature and large presence, are elegan...

The doors feature a central emblem of three flaming torches on a laurel wreath.

Most likely inspired by bible passages that reference firepots as blazing torches, pot feu were often used as finials on the roof of houses of worship.

Gilded bronze and iron, three arm chandelier featuring a foliate canopy, torch-form central body and cascading leaf details. 3 lights.

The 'ceinture' of this piece features a frieze, while the drawer is embellished with a quiver and torch motif. The aesthetic appeal of this buffet is further enhanced by numerous fin...

Ormolu at the center depicts Cupid holding a torch, symbolizing life, flanked by angels. To each side of the mirror is an ormolu in the form of a rosette above a string of flowers.

The upper front apron centered with an allegorical Jasperware plaque depicting playful Putti with a goat, flanked on the corners by ormolu mounts of crossed torches and flames, cross...

This antique, circa 1900, French Savonnerie rug has a golden-brown field with a central eau-de-nil roundel containing a shaded ivory and red interlocking acanthus leaf vine, an outer...

Beautifully carved, the limewood captures a flaming torch or flambeau among oak leaves, acorns and foliage alongside a quiver of arrows.

Following an order from the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, dating from 1898, Agathon Léonard exhibited at the Universal Exhibition of 1900 in Paris his famous table centerpiece "Ga...

They are rewired and provide a superb Gothic feeling to any room. They look like torches when lit. It's very difficult to find a large set of these and these just look most impressi...

Hand cut and chased with torch designs on each panel from the late 19th Century in heavy gauge brass.

The top of this most impressive mirror is adorned with Giltwood garlands, a ribboned laurel crown and winged torches. Console Dimensions: H: 39" L: 49.5" D: 24.75" Mirror Dimensio...

Each torch is connected by a foliate chain and are finished with most decorative frosted flames.

A beautifully cast matching pair of patinated bronze figural torcheres in the manner of Clodion modeled as classically draped young girls with garlands of flowers in their hair and h...

Exhibition quality Late 19th Century Swiss satinwood display cabinet with exquisite classical gilt bronze figures, Anthemion, Serpents, Torches and Diabolic Faces - Zehnle & Bussinge...

A pair of Russian Empire figural candelabra featuring a patinated bronze caryatid holding a gilt bronze urn mounted with a torch atop her head, with two horns terminating in flamed c...

A Fine and Rare French 19th-Century Louis XVI Style Satinwood and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Vernis Martin Style Three-Way Standing 'Marie Antoinette' Style Dressing Beveled Mirror Set, the...

Marks: The dish bears the Locré crossed torches mark in underglaze blue, a hallmark of authenticity.

The legs then taper and feature bronze mountings of torches before giving way to elegant bronze clawed foot caps, symbolizing regal strength.

These chenets are adorned by reclining puttis holding a torch on beautiful rococo scrolling foliage. CONDITION In Great Condition - No Damage.

Each six arm sconce displays elegant curved supports over three tiers each displaying most decorative hammered designs and striking torch like arms.