Monumental Pair of Antique New Orleans Hand-Forged Gilt Iron Spanish Revival Candle Sconces

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A substantial pair of early 20th-century hand-forged wrought iron wall sconces featuring bold Spanish Revival design with Gothic and Mediterranean … Read more A substantial pair of early 20th-century hand-forged wrought iron wall sconces featuring bold Spanish Revival design with Gothic and Mediterranean influences. Crafted from heavy forged iron, each sconce displays a distinctive circular frame accented with hand-chiseled decoration, elegant scrolling supports, stylized fleur-de-lis cresting, and deeply fluted candle bobeches that showcase the craftsmanship of traditional architectural ironwork.

These impressive sconces possess the rich surface character and natural patina that only decades of age can produce, with traces of their original bronzed or gilt finish lending warmth and depth to the forged iron. Their exceptional weight and quality suggest they were custom made for a significant residence or architectural project rather than mass produced.

Acquired from an estate in New Orleans, a city renowned for its historic architectural ironwork and master blacksmithing traditions, they retain wonderful Old World character and would make an exceptional addition to a Spanish Colonial Revival, Mediterranean, Tudor, Gothic Revival, French Country, or European-inspired interior. See less