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French bouillotte lamps

French bouillotte lamps

You know that we love these French bouillotte lamps. This highly detailed example in bronze is a bit larger than most. The candle cups arms and the foliate base with paw feet show fine detail. The shade is dark green painted tin. Although done much like the earliest...

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Bronze 18th century Louis XV style candlestick

Bronze 18th century Louis XV style candlestick

This bronze 18th century Louis XV style candlestick is a consummate period example which has now been electrified for use as a table lamp. The later custom shade is properly proportioned to the lamp size and importantly has been marbleized by a talented artist ....

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French bronze candlestick

French bronze candlestick

French bronze candlestick of the directoire era circa 1800 to 1810. A very unusual model with fan like detail on the stem as well as the base . Now mounted as a lamp and weighted with a later verde marble base. The shade is hand painted in dark green . Wired with...

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Pair of Napoleonic or Directoire bronze Candlesticks

Pair of Napoleonic or Directoire bronze Candlesticks

An excellent pair of Napoleonic or Directoire bronze Candlesticks circa 1800 . This is a substantial pair made in the traditional seamed method . The fine details are cast in a mold and then finished by craftsman hands. A lovely pair perfect for a mantle or dining...

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English cast brass sconces, 19th century

English cast brass sconces, 19th century

English cast brass sconces, 19th century, lyre back design with scrolling arms and candle holders. This is a pair. These are sandcast, hand filed and polished to smooth the form. Each one with three arms and a backing plate. Height to 11 inches, width 13 inches, depth...

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French Bouillotte lamp, 19th century

French Bouillotte lamp, 19th century

French Bouillotte lamp, 19th century. Cast in heavy bronze with somewhat worn silver plating the lamp carries an adjustable central steel rod with later tole shade in dark green. Delicate scrolling arms hold three candle cups and drip catches above a fluted stem on a...

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18th or early 19th century three arm Italian sconces

18th or early 19th century three arm Italian sconces

18th or early 19th century three arm Italian sconces in iron and wood with a gilt on gesso finish. Brass mounting brackets, graceful curving arms. Pricket type candleholders. Wonderful for a continental setting. Overall about 16 inches tall without candles, 15 inches...

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Louis XV candlesticks in baluster form with molded stems

Louis XV candlesticks in baluster form with molded stems

A pair of Louis XV candlesticks in baluster form with molded stems above stepped bases and serpentine rims. A bit more in the rococo taste with separate bobeche to catch the wax drips. Perfect atop a handsome period chest or a table. 18th century French. Height 8...

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