Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13

Large Antique 19th Century French Floral Church Wall Sconce in Brass for Candles

About the Item

A very decorative, authentic French Napoleon III church wall sconce, also called harvest candelabra. This is an unusual, large wall sconce model made for 7 candles. Made of brass and gilded metal it dates from the late 19th century. It feature 20 delicate lilies, in two different sizes, and foliage. Sourced in the wine country of Alsace, France, it even features a grape leaf. The wall sconce was most likely gifted to a church from a wealthy parishioner as thanks for a good grape harvest. There are two holes in the steam for easy wall hanging. The wall sconce has not been polished, only very roughly cleaned. In fair vintage condition, all pieces are original and no repaires have been made. However, some of its more delicate pieces are missing: one branch/flower is missing on the upper right side, another flower is missing its pistil and some others are missing a stamen or two (see photos). Two of the flowers are a bit darker in color compared to the others. The wall sconce has at some point in time been prepared for electric wiring: small holes have been made in the 7 drip pans (see photos). However, the nozzles have not been changed or altered, they are still made for candles. Measures: Weight: 2153 g. / 4.75 lbs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 12.6 in (32 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Napoleon III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Bronze,Gilt,Metalwork,Welded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    COLMAR, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8190233122602

More From This Seller

View All
Pair of Vintage French Wall Candle Sconces in Bronze in the Style of Louis XVI
Located in COLMAR, FR
A beautiful pair of vintage, wall candle sconces in a classic Louis XVI style. These sconses are made of heavy, molded, bronze/copper alloy. They are identical and none of them featu...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Antique French Chinoiserie Brass Candlesticks in Pagoda Style
Located in COLMAR, FR
A pair of large, antique, tripod candlesticks in brass in a unique chinoiserie style. Their néo-gothic, pagoda shape and their impressive size (12 inches tall) make them highly decor...
Category

Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Three Vintage 1960s Italian Gilt Metal Wall Candle Sconces with Roses & Leafs
Located in COLMAR, FR
A rare find not to be missed: A set of three matching, very decorative, vintage wall candle sconces in a pure Hollywood Regency style. The set consists of one larger wall sconce with...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in COLMAR, FR
A fabulous, antique wall mirror sourced in France offering a majestic visual impact. The frame is made of solid wood and molded, gilded stuck. It is decorated with striking, voluptuo...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Hardwood, Plaster

19th Century Antique French Coal Scuttle in Repousse Brass with Handle and Paws
Located in COLMAR, FR
An extremely decorative, antique, statement piece. This antique coal scuttle has been sourced in France and dates from the 1800s. Coal scuttles used to be everyday utility items. For...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Urns

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Large Antique 19th Century Hammered French Copper Water Jug with Handle
Located in COLMAR, FR
A wonderful antique French Water jug in copper. This handmade jug dates from the late-19th Century and is a great exemple of craftsmanship from this era. Most likely made by a local ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Urns

Materials

Copper

You May Also Like

Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze Church Two-Arm Candle Sconces, Mid-19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of french church two-arm wall candle sconces, gilt bronze decorated with leaf motifs, beautiful aged patina, France, mid-19th century. For indoor and outdoor use.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Brass 19th Century Wall Candle Holders
Located in Delft, NL
A brass 19th century wall candle holders A brass 19th century wall candle holders with a single arm. A candle holder with a round openwork tray with c volutes arms. The arm is...
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair Antique Early 19th Century English Brass Old Gothic Church Candles.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique early 19th century English solid brass old gothic church candles.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Large Church Antique Torcheres Floor Candlestick for 19 Candles
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass and enamel multi-light standing candelabra in the Gothic style. The foot is bulbous scroll pattern with enamelled cartouches sitting on three mythical beasts. The candle holder...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Torchères

Materials

Bronze, Brass

French 19th Century Brass Candle Holder
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming French 19th century brass chamberstick of meticulous patterning covering nearly all of the surface with great patina. The saucer base and ring for carrying would indicate ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

French Antique Candle Stand, 19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
An antique candle from France. Piled-up painting.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Recently Viewed

View All