Pair of French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, Crystal Drops and Shell Backplate

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View Pair of French Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, Crystal Drops and Shell Backplate with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This pair is French, early twentieth century, each sconce built around an oval shell-form backplate in gilt bronze, its surface radiating outward in a sunburst of cast ribs — the centrepiece from which two scroll arms sweep upward and outward, each ending in a turned socket and bobèche. 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The French makers who produced these pieces in the early twentieth century understood that the crystal was not decoration added to the sconce but its point — the brass arms merely the structure from which the light-catching elements were suspended. This pair is French, early twentieth century, each sconce built around an oval shell-form backplate in gilt bronze, its surface radiating outward in a sunburst of cast ribs — the centrepiece from which two scroll arms sweep upward and outward, each ending in a turned socket and bobèche. From the arms and backplate, faceted crystal drops hang at intervals — pendants of varying form, catching the light at different angles and creating the characteristic shimmer of the crystal sconce in a lit room. The gilt bronze is warm and present across both sconces, the patina the even, slightly darkened tone that comes from a century of indoor life. The gilt bronze is sound across the pair and both sconces are well matched; four crystal drops are currently missing and can be replaced to restore full symmetry on request before dispatch — noted and available as an option. They arrive fully rewired and ready to use. They arrive professionally packed and fully insured. All duties and import charges are our responsibility — you pay nothing beyond the listed price. Returns are accepted within 30 days. DETAILS: Size: each — Height 22 cm (8.7 in) · Width 25 cm (9.8 in) · Depth 12 cm (4.7 in) · Backplate width 7.5 cm (3 in) Material: gilt bronze backplate and arms; faceted crystal drop pendants Style/Period: French, early 20th century Sockets: two per sconce, four total — fully rewired and ready to use Lampshades: not included Shipping: professionally packed, fully insured, worldwide — all import duties paid by us, nothing to settle on delivery Condition: good; gilt bronze sound and well matched across the pair; four crystal drops missing — replaceable on request before dispatch Returns: accepted within 30 days. ✈ Complimentary Worldwide Shipping Professionally packed in our European workshop and shipped fully insured with tracking. ✓ Import Tariffs Already Paid Maison Jaspers has already paid the applicable import tariffs and duties. No additional tariff or import-duty payment is due upon delivery. ↺ 30-Day Return Policy Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery, subject to the terms shown on the eBay listing. Thank you for considering a piece from Maison Jaspers. We are honoured to help exceptional objects continue their story in a new interior. Maison Jaspers · European Antiques, Vintage Objects, Art & Design Category: Antiques › Architectural & Garden › Chandeliers, Sconces & Lighting Fixtures.

Type

Sconce

Size

Medium

Color

Gold

Style

French

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Material

Bronze

Features

Pair

Country of Origin

France