ANTIQUE ORMOLU WALL SCONCE
A stunning and high quality antique ormolu wall sconce in the form of a mermaid holding a torch.
Of gilt bronze, this amazing light fitting was originally a gas lamp, now partially converted for electricity with a bulb holder.
Of large size, it projects 38cm from the wall. A very substantial piece at 2.67kg.
Date: late 19th Century
Condition: project condition. Most gilt remains apart from areas around the chest, neck and arms. The sconce was formerly a gas light. It will require work to complete a conversion to electricity, probably including a new bulb holder and ideally a shade. It has had a short tube soldered on the underside (something to do with a gas tap I think) near the back plate which may need to be sweated off by heat application, if wiring is to be routed through the casting and backplate. A threaded stud will need to be sourced to mount the sconce, or a hanging device soldered to the back of the wall plate.
Dimensions:
Length or projection: 38 cm (15″)
Mounting plate diameter: 15.6 cm (6 1/8″)
Weight: 2.67kg
Stock number: AC1173
PRICE £490 (incs UK shipping)
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