Pair of Antique French Brass & Crystal Basket Wall Sconces, Louis XVI Revival, c.1900 industrial_desk_lamp landscapes etc

landscapes etc

Age related wear including surface scratches/knocks consistant with use

giving the piece plenty of character and visual appeal

with its emphasis on honest materials and visible craftsmanship

Please note a repair to one leg as seen in images

Pair of Antique French Brass & Crystal Basket Wall Sconces, Louis XVI Revival, c.1900 industrial_desk_lamp landscapes etcA pair of antique French wall sconces in solid brass, dating to around 1900. Each features a foliate backplate with a scrolling arm and suspended crystal basket. The baskets are hand built from a brass wire frame wrapped in fine beadwork and mounted with individually wired faceted glass crystals an earlier method of construction that gives them a softer, more refined character than later factory examples. The brass retains a warm, natural patina, and