Antique French Crystal 4-Light Wall Sconces in the style of Baccarat, Set of 2

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A pair antique french gilt bronze and crystal four light sconces
design in the maner: baccarat, bagues, paul garnier
style: … Read more A pair antique french gilt bronze and crystal four light sconces
design in the maner: baccarat, bagues, paul garnier
style: napoleon iii, belle epoque, antique, louis vxi, george ravenscroft, swarovski
origin: france, final quarter 19th century
fabulous crystal wall sconces made of gilt cast bronze and lavishly embellished with fabulous crystal pendants.
the crystals pendants are very special and of fine quality.
depicting spear-shaped forms but also a kind of cushion cut crystals almost gems.
the lamps are identical but have a slightly different wall plate which isn't disurbing.
it are genuine antique lamps and as might expected they have a marvelous patine.
condition: very well but i want to mention that 2 of the bobeches are restored.
which offcourse isn't visible when the sconces are hanging.
the sconces are wall candelabras and not electrified.
once were the sconces converted to electrified wall sconces and so can easily be electrified if wished, as visible on the pictures all holes are their to wire and electrify the sconces, please see pictures.

height 17.7in - 45cm
width 15.7in - 40cm
depth 12.9in - 33cm

the origin of crystal lamps entrenched in the history of glassmaking and intricated decorative lighting fixtures. Early forms emerged with the 17th-century european tradition of embelish chandeliers with rock crystals, which evolved from the baroque style.
due to improvements in glass formulas in the 17th century, such as those developed by george ravenscroft, which improved clarity and brilliance. The evolution of "fairy lamps" in the mid-19th century also marked a significant moment, with the popularity. And today crystal
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