Large Antique Late 19th Century Copper Verdigris Wall Lantern Light. C.1890
Located in London, GB
Elegantly formed Victorian copper wall lantern in original condition. c.1890 The surface shows a wonderfully settled verdigris, the kind that only decades of exposure can produce. W...
Copper
$247
Brass Wall Hook
Located in London, England
Decorative cast brass curtain hook. Circa 1900
Brass
$199Sale Price|30% Off
2 Antique Frosted Satin Glass Rose Flower Petal Chandelier Lamp Shades 4"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique satin glass rose petal lamp shades featuring a three tiered design. Great for use with Torchiere lights. Dimensions: 4" x 2.75" (D x H)
Glass
$199Sale Price / set|30% Off
2 Antique Frosted Satin Glass Rose Flower Chandelier Lamp Shades 4"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique satin glass rose petal lamp shades featuring a three tiered design. Great for use with Torchiere lights. Dimensions: 4" x 3" (D x H)
Glass
Early 20th Century brass and copper bamboo wall lights
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century brass and copper bamboo wall lights A matched pair of rare early 20th-century brass and copper bamboo wall lights, beautifully handcrafted with finely detailed sec...
Brass, Copper
Brass and Cast Iron Coach/Carriage Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Brass and Cast Iron Coach/Carriage Lamp - with wrought iron scrolled bracket - 19thC, converted to electric - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic corded flex, fitte...
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Copper English Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Copper English Wall Lanterns A matched pair of highly decorative early 20th-century English brass exterior wall lanterns. Expertly crafted from solid brass with gl...
Brass
$280Sale Price|30% Off
2 Antique Green Ribbed Glass Chandelier Oil Lamp Shades 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique green ribbed glass student kerosine oil lamp shades with brass supports. Dimensions: 10.5" x 6" (D x H)
Glass
Early 20th century English copper wall light
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English copper wall light With opaque glass inserted to give a soft warm glow this English copper wall light shows nice age with a deep patina across all its surfa...
Copper
$6,500 / set
Exceptional Pair of Cornelius Wall Scones
By Cornelius & Baker
Located in Baltimore, MD
Pair of cornelius and baker 2-arm, gilt bronze brass sconces depicting a patinated bust of Sir Walter Raleigh. The sconce arms feature spears entwined with foliage and terminate with...
Bronze
Pair of Brass Candlesticks with Glass Chimneys Wall or Table Chamber Sticks
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of Brass Candlesticks with Glass Chimneys Wall or Table Chamber Sticks either way these are beautiful looking pieces, a pair of spring loaded brass candlesticks with glass chi...
Brass
19th century French ormolu six-candle candelabra
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French ormolu six-candle candelabra circa 1880. Fine quality chiselled ormolu craftsmanship on this piece. Stamped with a hexagonal pattern all over. Six arms, five o...
Ormolu
Early 19th century electrified Funerary Carriage Lantern
Located in Leesburg, VA
Early 19th century electrified Funerary Carriage Lantern Anonymous Probably England or America; 19th century Brass, Copper Approximate size: 38 (h) x 9 (w) x 15 (d) in. This singu...
Brass, Copper
Important Pair of Five-Light Cut-Glass Wall-Light by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An important pair of five-light cut-glass wall-lights the backplates stamped F&C OSLER this back plate covered by a richly cut-glass back plate of unusual type the silvered back plat...
Silver
Highly Important Set of Four Cut-Glass Wall Lights by F&C Osler of Birmingham
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A highly important set of four cut-glass silver-plated wall lights by F&C OSLER. The central arm plate supporting five thumb cut candle arms arranged on three different levels these ...
Silver Plate
Antique Pair of Candle Appliques Bouquets of Flowers Painted Metall
Located in Munich, DE
Charming pair of candle appliques made of different colored metal flowers and foliage. Individual flowers and leaves have been tied to a metal frame. The candleholders are made from ...
Metal, Tôle
$1,321Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Decorative Clock Mount, English, Plaster, Wall Sconce, Early Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, hand painted plaster angelic wall sconce, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Plaster
Antique Victorian Devil Fantasy Style Ornate Beveled Mirror Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Devil Fantasy Style Ornate Figural Beveled Mirror Candle Sconces These stunning piece are sourced directly from Italy.
Metal
Antique Victorian Ash & Burr Walnut Gillows of Lancaster Cheval Mirror Sconces
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this absolutely stunning Aesthetic Movement Gillows of Lancaster Victorian Ash and Burr Walnut Cheval mirror with twin candle sconces What a find, in the...
Mirror, Ash, Walnut
Pair Early 20th Century American Victorian Bronze Spiked Lantern Sconces w Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic pair of early 20th-century American Victorian spiked lantern sconces, crafted in the USA.
Bronze
Large Bronze Mirror Sconce Two Candleholders
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Victorian brass mirrored two candleholders sconce with 16 crystal drops.
Bronze
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Chamber Candlestick by Robert Garrard II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The surface of the handle is embellished with further crests, identical to that of the sconce. This Victorian silver chamber candlestick was crafted by the renowned London silversmi...
Sterling Silver
Old Ship Signal Light Box, Sconce, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This antique bad boy has been repainted a number of times but it still feature its original glass panels in red, green and yellow and its original reflective inner disc in polished b...
Metal
Large Bronze Mirror Sconce Two Candleholders Jewels Decorated
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Victorian brass mirrored two candleholders sconce with 16 crystal drops and 4 jewels.
Bronze
Antique Pair French Brass Girandole Wall Applique Sconces Mirrors Candlesticks
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An absolutely stunning and quite rare pair of framed French or English Polished Brass Girandole Wall Mirrors in the Neo-Classical taste, of compact size and exceptional quality. Mid ...
Brass
Antique Converted Silver Plated Meat Dome to a Wall Mounted Planter or Sconce
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
A copper backing was added to convert the meat dome to a wall mounted planter or sconce. Please note there is no liner.
Silver Plate, Copper
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra by William Brown, 1825
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Each capital of these antique candelabra centrepieces surmounts an impressive square drip pan, featuring identical ornamentation to that of the sconces. Each Victorian candelabrum i...
Sterling Silver
Lamb Of Manchester Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Gilt Chinoiserie Mirrored Sconces
By James Lamb, Lamb of Manchester
Located in Atlanta, GA
Key terms include Lamb of Manchester, Aesthetic Movement sconces, English ebonized mirror sconces, gilt chinoiserie wall lights, Anglo-Japanese wall mirrors, Victorian mirrored sconc...
Mirror, Wood
Antique Brass 2 Candle Mirror Jewel Decorated Wall Sconce 16 Prisms, circa 1875
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique brass sconce mirror with candle holders decorated with jewels.
Bronze
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