(A) Just acquired, a pair of griffin/dragon sconces. Solid brass/bronze, beautifully cast, beautifully designed. The "wingspan" is about a foot. Note the flame-like socket-covers, and the lovely ornate back-plates! The sockets are presently the original French sockets. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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(B) Possibly 19th century, these solid brass French candelabra sconces have that good ol' "timeless quality" about them. They're about a foot tall. They're wired for electric use, but at present without sockets. But why not use them for actual candles?! Think of the ambiance! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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![]() (C) Eggshell-thin opalescent shades, each a delicate jewel itself. Whimsical nickel-plated brass sconces, probably from the Victorian era. If you have children under 35 you're not allowed to buy these! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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(E) What's a wall without a couple of fierce lions perched upon it? These gilded brass sconces, probably about a hundred and ten years old, have alabaster shades and certainly add a decorator's touch. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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(E1) Two views of a pair of brass French wall sconces with holophane shades. These measure about 13 inches top to bottom, and about 11 across, with the shades in place. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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(F) Just a "little something or other" from Daum... (unsigned but guaranteed), quite large at about 21 inches wide. Warm, soft light emanates from the glass... (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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![]() (G) A very agreeable wall sconce by Schneider ,just plain sexy as hell when lit! Entryway to the ladies' powder room?! Uh-huh. On the order of 7 inches wide, about 13 or 14 high. What an elegant concept -- doesn't everything French eventually come down to the panier motif? (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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![]() (H) Wrought iron, one of my favorite media, with sweet little frosted glass shades with clear ribs. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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![]() (I) Three of these "arts and crafts" sconces just breezed in through the door. Aren't they suitable for framing?! Soft bronze patina over solid brass, silky iridescent acid-etched shades. They swivel, too! The three are identical, and measure about seven inches high; they project 10 inches from the wall. I'd place these in the neighborhood of a hundred years old: real antiques!!! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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(J) A pair of wrought iron sconces with very pleasing design elements such as the wonderful twist on the bottom of the candle-holder. These project eight inches and are about three inches wide. The height, with the candle as shown (it could be cut down some, and/or a narrower candle could be employed), is about 11 inches. Obviously you'd have the choice of using a bare flame-type bulb or a clamp-on shade. In any case these are particularly fetching! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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(K) A pair of these gilded bronze/brass sconces sporting none other than ram's heads has plunked itself into my life. They measure about 13 1/2 top-to-bottom and they project about 8 inches. Tres chic for a hundred years old, n'est-ce pas? (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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(L) An exceptional French hand-wrought iron sconce with a similarly exceptional shade, for that very special place in your home! (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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(M) Dore finishes and fussy floral French designs certainly have their place, in your home? It's about 11 inches tall. Sorry, I have only one. (e-mail Jack to start the conversation)
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