Early American Style , Shield back Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great design of American or possibly English Sconces . All quality work and finished in a dark
1990s American American Classical Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Early American Style , Shield back Bronze Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great design of American or possibly English Sconces . All quality work and finished in a dark
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze American Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of three lights American patinated bronze sconces. Measure: 13.5" height, 14" wide, 9" deep.
Pair of American Country Pewter Pediment Top Wall Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Country pewter wall sconces with single arms and pediment tops. (PRICED AS PAIR
Pewter
Set of 4 Moe Bridges American Art-Deco Slip Shade Sconces
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 American Art-Deco silvered metal wall sconces with an amber colored shield shaped glass
Metal
Set of American Bronze Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight circa 1920s American patinated bronze sconces with fruit and foliage motif. Sold in
Bronze
A Pair of American Silver Plated Three-Light Sconces, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Each fixture with three scrolling arms supporting a single candle cup, all joined by a circular lobed backplate and with hanging ring embellishments.
Silver
Pair of American Art Deco Bronze Snake Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of early 20th-century American Art Deco sconces, crafted from bronze, are a dramatic
Bronze
$1,400 / set
H 11 in W 9.5 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Neoclassical American Bronze Sconces, Double Arms, 1900s-1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The pair of highly detailed, fine bronze Neoclassical wall sconces feature large urn decor at the
Bronze
$880Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 15 in D 10 in
Large American Federal Style Eagle Wood Carved Two-Light Sconce
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This wood carved and gold gilded antique sconce features a majestic eagle with spread wings beneath
Brass
$1,400 / set
H 11 in W 9.5 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Neoclassical American Bronze Sconces, Double Arms, 1900s-1920s, #2
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The pair of highly detailed, fine bronze Neoclassical wall sconces feature large urn decor at the
Bronze
$3,800 / item
H 16 in W 10 in D 2 in
A Pair of American Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A significant pair of American Louis XVI style gilt bronze wall sconces by E. F. Caldwell. The
Bronze
$4,500 / set
H 14 in W 11 in D 7 in
Pair of American E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Lead Crystal Wall Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine pair of bronze and lead crystal two light wall sconces, each elliptical oval open back plate
Crystal, Bronze
1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 traditional gild bronze and silver plate finish sconces with hurricane glass inset
Bronze
1920’s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces silver plated finish
Silver Plate, Bronze
A Pair of American Gilt-Bronze Three Light Wall Lights
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
. Origin: New York, North American Date: Early 20th Century
Gold Leaf
Antique Large Bronze Neoclassical Caldwell Wall Sconce Four Arms
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze Neo Classical Caldwell heavy cast ornate wall sconce. Adorned with fruit and a fluted body
Bronze
Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Large Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of large Art Deco Spanish Revival style wrought iron architectural sconces with cold-painted
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
$3,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 8 in D 7.5 in
Pair of American 1900s Brass Lanterns with Eagles and Hexagonal Glass Body
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American brass lantern wall sconces from the early 20th century, with eagle motifs
Brass, Iron
$10,400 / set
H 46 in Dm 19 in
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
Bronze
Pair of Early American Five-Light Sconces
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Pair of early American five-light candelabra sconces, circa 1910. Bronze; original patina. Wired
Bronze
Early American Silver Sconce Pair with Cherubs
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This two-arm sconce pair from circa 1880 was converted from candlesticks to electric, and has a
Metal, Silver Plate
Early 19th C American Dolphin Giltwood Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of dolphin sconces made of carved wood gilt featuring two candle arms. Dolphin-form items
Wood
Early Bradley & Hubbard Sconce with Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
standards. We can work with you on code requirements. These early electric sconces was circa 1900 -1910's
Brass
Pair of American Arts & Crafts Sconces
Located in Vancouver, BC
Circa 1915. A lovely (and rare) pair of sconces in the style of American Arts & Crafts
Antique American Theater Gilded Tin Wall Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American theater gilded tin wall sconces. Newly rewired.
Tin
Unavailable
H 26 in W 57 in D 19.5 in
Large Antique American Industrial City Street Wall Sconce, Multiple Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Early 20th Century American Industrial City Street Wall Sconce with green enamel shade. In
Enamel, Metal
Pair of 2 Arm American Art Deco Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast brass 2 arm sconce with sunburst detail in the center, scroll motif surrounds central design
Brass
Unavailable
H 19.5 in W 13 in D 9 in
Pair of Neoclassic Style Hand-Cast Bronze Three-Light Sconces, America
Located in Alexandria, VA
These hand-cast bronze sconces are faithful copies of Louis XVI neoclassic originals. The detail is
Bronze
Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of 12 circa 1900 silver plated Caldwell sconces. Priced per pair.
Set of Four Caldwell Sconces
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Caldwell palace sconces set of four gilt bronze.
Killarney Jaunting Carriage Two Candle Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Two candle sconce illuminating a cheerful horse drawn carriage scene. circa 1920s
Aluminum, Iron
Killarney Jaunting Carriage Single Candle Sconce
Located in Minneapolis, MN
One candle sconce illuminating a cheerful horse drawn carriage scene. circa 1920s
Aluminum, Iron
1920s American Articulated Wall Lamp by Faries Fixtures
Located in Chicago, IL
1920s American articulated wall sconce by Faries fixture with copper flush finish and mercury glass
Copper, Iron
Moe Bridges Single Bulb Cast Iron Sconce
By Moe Bridges
Located in Prescott, AZ
Wonderful vintage single-arm wall sconces with 6 available (3 pair). Classic in design and style
Iron
Impressive Pair of Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Large wall sconces. American, early 20th century large pair of bronze wall sconces. Incredible in
Glass
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Cold Painted Bronze Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four neoclassical style cold painted bronze two-arm sconces. These sconces are early 20th
Unavailable
H 15.5 in W 11 in D 5 in
Set of Four Flower and Peacock Mirrored Back Sconces Signed Caldwell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine set of four flower and peacock mirrored back sconces signed Caldwell, circa 1920.
Metal
Unavailable
H 25 in Dm 20 in
Pair of Large Outdoor Iron Sconces with Opal Global Shades, New York US, 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a rare pair of large heavy industrial black cast iron wall-mounted lamps or sconces for
Iron
Pair of Carved Mermaid Sconces circa 1900
Located in Bedford, NY
These are from a ship. They have incredible artistic detail. This pair is 18" high and are not an exact match. We also have pairs available in 24" prices at $4750-; 36" prices at $7...
Circa 1900 Pair of Carved Wood Mermaid Sconces
Located in Bedford, NY
These are from a ship. We have pairs available in heights of 18"; 24"; 36"; and 60". Items have incredible artistic detail sold in pairs with no two exactly the same as the other- 1...
Sold
H 14.5 in W 5.5 in D 12 in
Early American Primitive Metal Tin Wall Sconce Farmhouse Candle Holder Tulip
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique tin wall sconce with candle holder and drip pan. Neatly designed with a tulip shaped back
Tin
Early 19th Century American Hammered Brass Wall Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming pair of hammered brass 19th century wall sconces having a folk art feel with hearts at the
Brass
Sold
H 10.25 in W 5 in D 7 in
2 Early American Primitive Metal Tin Wall Sconces Farmhouse Candle Holders Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique tin wall sconces with candle holder and drip pan. Each is neatly designed with a
Tin
American Shield-Shaped Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of shield-shaped 2-light American wall sconces with black painted frame, having leaf shaped
Pair of Early Bronze Elevator Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
rewired to work as a standard 2 bulb sconce. The globes are milk glass and the body is heavy cast bronze
1920s Pair of American Made Colonial Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Colonial style sconces, American made in the 1920s. These can be viewed at our 5 East 16th
Caldwell American Neo-Classic Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Caldwell two-light American Neo-Classic design wall sconces with bronze frames; having
American Classical Silver Plated Sconces with Mirrored Backplates
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of American Classical Silver Plated Sconces With Mirrored Backplates. In very good vintage
Silver
Pair of Early 20th Century Bronze Dog Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming and whimsical pair of early 20th century American cast bronze sconces with setter
Bronze
American Arts & Crafts (1880-1916) mirrored sconce
Located in Santa Monica, CA
American Arts & Crafts (1880-1916) mirrored sconce
Crystal, Brass
Pair of American Brass and Satin Glass Sconces
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American Brass and Satin Glass Sconces
Brass
Sold
H 10.75 in W 3.75 in D 7.75 in
2 Antique Lambert Hitchcock American Pewter Plate Candle Holder Sconces 11"
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique L. Hitchcock early American pewter plate sconce candle holders. Dimensions: 7.75" x
Pewter
Set of 4 American Arts and Crafts Sconces
Located in Petaluma, CA
These very high quality sconces are cast bronze and hammered copper and are a great addition to any
Bronze
Four American Baroque style patinated bronze two-light sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of four American Baroque style patinated bronze two-light sconces. By maker Caldwell.
Bronze
American Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper and Brass Sconces
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of American Arts & Crafts two-candle wall sconces in hammered copper with brass scrollwork
Copper, Brass
A Pair of American Oval Back Bronze Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of American oval back bronze wall sconces with finely detailed Chinoiserie motif design
Bronze
Sold
H 12.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
Early Colonial Williamsburg Pressed Tin Mirrored Double Candle Wall Sconce
Located in Big Flats, NY
An early Colonial Williamsburg mirrored wall sconce offers pressed tin frame with diamond pattern
Tin
American Art Nouveau Double Arm Wall Sconces by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
A fine pair of American Art Nouveau cast bronze and glass Tiffany Studios "Double Arm" Sconces by
Bronze
A Set of 6 Caldwell Baroque Style American 2-Light Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of 6 Caldwell Baroque style American 2-light wall sconces with vase shaped back having
Ormolu
Sold
H 15 in W 13 in D 8 in
Set of Four Two-Light American Renaissance Style Sconces Attributed to Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A set of four two-light American Renaissance style wall sconces with oval carved and giltwood
Giltwood
A Pair of American Mirrored Glass Art Deco 1-Light Wall Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
each sconce having a tray surrounded by a semicircular row of vertical mirrored pieces, the
Metal
American
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four Wall Sconces Priced Individually
Brass
Carriage House Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early pair of carriage lanterns. They are a matching left or right pair or mirror image
1920s Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with etched mirrored backplate and brown patinated bronze
Mirror
Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces. Ideal for the hallway or entryway. In very
Silver
Pair of Townhouse Sconces
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice matching pair of large sconces showing a beautiful aged patina and original glass.
Large 1920s Mirrored Sconces
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of 1920’s large mirrored back plate sconces with bronze fittings and two lights. In very
Bronze
Caldwell Double Arm Sconces with Cameo
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell sconces with cameos and two lights. In very good vintage condition
Bronze
Silver Plated Caldwell One Lights Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1930s Caldwell silver plated one light arms sconces. Lamp shade is not included. In
Silver
Pair of Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with waive design on backplate. In very good
Silver, Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with grapes on plate and cups. In very good
Silver, Bronze
Huge Wheeler Mirrored Sconce
Located in Peekskill, NY
This one is a first for us and very unique. This sconce has 16 original fluted mirror panels. The
1920s Caldwell Shell Silver Plated Sconces
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated Caldwell sconces with shell design. In great vintage condition
Bronze
Pair of Caldwell Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell scones with a silver color. In great vintage condition, restored. Dealer: G302YP
Bronze
Pair of Caldwell Mirrored Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces. In very good vintage condition
Bronze
Pair of Caldwell Bronze Sconces, Circa 1920s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze brown sconces colonial style. In very good vintage condition
Bronze
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