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    Antique Lighting For Sale

    G&P Cohn offers a carefully selected collection of antique chandeliers, wall lights, lanterns and candelabra — chosen for their quality, character and craftsmanship. Our stock changes over time as pieces are acquired, restored and sold.

    You are welcome to enquire about any piece shown here, or to discuss a particular requirement across any of our collections. We are always happy to help.

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    8-Arm Early-Victorian Crystal Chandelier, CA 1840

    8-Arm Early-Victorian Crystal Chandelier, CA 1840

    An early-Victorian tent-and-tier chandelier of English manufacture, with eight metal arms carrying cut-glass nozzles and pans. The tent section is dressed with rectangular connection plates and octagonal buttons; the lower tier with triangular drops and pears. It has antique glass throughout, retaining its original form.

    £8,400

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    Pair of Empire-Style Chandeliers, c. 1930

    Pair of Empire-Style Chandeliers, c. 1930

    A modest pair of chandeliers in the Empire manner, each with three internal lamp holders set within a central ivory-coloured bowl. Three rigid brass chains suspend the bowl from the crown, with ornamental brasswork throughout. Well suited to halls, landings and stairwells where a compact fitting is required.

    £520

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    12-Arm French Cage Chandelier, c. 1860

    12-Arm French Cage Chandelier, c. 1860

    A large French cage chandelier of the mid-19th century, dressed in the typical French manner with plaque drops, half-moon drops, coloured bubbles and fruit drops. The cage form carries generous spikes to the arms, matched to the length of the French candles for which it was originally intended.

    £14,400

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    12-Arm Rule Drop Chandelier, c. 1820

    12-Arm Rule Drop Chandelier, c. 1820

    A glass rule drop chandelier of the early 19th century. From the canopy descend three cascading rule drop tiers to the circular frame. Below, four concentric circles of rule drops fall to the lower terminal, which is finished with a large cut-glass bubble.

    £18,000

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    8-Arm Rule Drop Chandelier, c. 1830

    8-Arm Rule Drop Chandelier, c. 1830

    An early 19th-century rule drop chandelier. From the canopy hang two rule drop circles, the smaller set inside the larger. Rule drop drapes descend along the stem, with square-button connection pieces at each junction.

    £12,000

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    8-Arm English Regency Chandelier, c. 1820

    8-Arm English Regency Chandelier, c. 1820

    An original Regency tent and waterfall chandelier of the early 19th century, of English manufacture. Eight arms with cut-glass nozzles and pans; the tent section dressed with strings of antique octagonal heavily cut, flat-back buttons; the four-tier waterfall section dressed with triangular icicles.

    £12,000

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    12-Arm Gilt & Crystal Chandelier, c. 1900

    12-Arm Gilt & Crystal Chandelier, c. 1900

    A copy of an early 19th-century Baltic chandelier. The upper section carries a spider adorned with buttons and icicles, opening to a larger shower with oval buttons on the drapes. The 12 solid ribbed-glass arms are arranged over two tiers.

    £8,400

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    12-Light Ormolu & Crystal Chandelier, c. 1910

    12-Light Ormolu & Crystal Chandelier, c. 1910

    A 12-light ormolu and crystal glass chandelier of the early 20th century, restored in the workshop and in good order throughout.

    £3,600

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    24-Arm Maria Theresa Chandelier, c. 1950

    24-Arm Maria Theresa Chandelier, c. 1950

    A large 24-arm Maria Theresa chandelier of the mid-20th century, restored in our workshop. The arms are arranged over two tiers — eight on the upper level and sixteen on the lower — giving the piece its full spread. The frame is dressed from top to bottom with Czech glass pear drops, buttons and rosettes. A cut-glass bubble hangs within the frame at its centre, with a larger cut-glass bubble at the lower terminal. The 24 metal arms are glass-clad and the pans carry a thumbprint design.

    £3,000

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    12-Arm Dutch Brass Chandelier, c. 1890

    12-Arm Dutch Brass Chandelier, c. 1890

    A small Dutch-style brass chandelier. Detailed trumpet crooks descend from the upper section to the first tier, each arm ending in a cast pan and nozzle. The second tier repeats and enlarges the pattern below, and the piece terminates in the typical Dutch ball.

    £1,140

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    Pair of 3-Arm Louis XVI-Style Ormolu Wall Lights, c. 1920

    Pair of 3-Arm Louis XVI-Style Ormolu Wall Lights, c. 1920

    A French Louis XVI-style pair of 3-arm ormolu brass wall lights with richly chased brasswork throughout, dating from the beginning of the 20th century. Each wall light has a ribbon backplate suspending a midnight-blue enamelled elongated vase, surmounted by vine branches and bunches of grapes. The vine and grape motif carries throughout, with further grapes and flowers above arm height and a bow to the top. A grape finial hangs at the lower terminal.

    £3,000

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    Pair of Early-Victorian Cut-Glass 2-Arm Wall Lights, c. 1840

    Pair of Early-Victorian Cut-Glass 2-Arm Wall Lights, c. 1840

    A twin-branch cut-glass pair of wall lights with a large star-rosette-shaped backplate, dating from the early 19th century.

    £600

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    Pair of 2-Arm Wall Lights With Cut-Glass Strings & Medallions, c. 1910

    Pair of 2-Arm Wall Lights With Cut-Glass Strings & Medallions, c. 1910

    A pair of 2-arm wall lights of the early 20th century. Solid arms lead to heavily cut glass pans dressed with early-Victorian octagonal buttons and pear drops. Each backplate carries an urn and flaming torch finial at the top, two rams' heads flanking an ornamental swag midway down, and an intricately cut glass medallion within an oval brass frame at the base.

    £550

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    Pair of 5-Arm Rococo Wall Lights, c. 1880

    Pair of 5-Arm Rococo Wall Lights, c. 1880

    A pair of 5-armed Rococo-style wall lights, with a scrolling leaf pattern from the backplate through the arms to the nozzles and pans. Of larger scale than commonly encountered, with French candles fitted.

    £540

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    Pair of Sphinx Candelabra, c. 1820

    Pair of Sphinx Candelabra, c. 1820

    A pair of 2-armed brass sphinx candelabra of the early 19th century. Upon each rectangular marble base sits a recumbent sphinx, issuing two scrolled branches with round drip pans and candle holders. Five French icicles hang from each drip pan.

    £360

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    Pair of Storm Shade Candelabra, c. 1840

    Pair of Storm Shade Candelabra, c. 1840

    A pair of candelabra of table scale, the glass storm shades resting on flower-shaped candle holders and supported on square plinth bases.

    £360

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    Pair of Rococo Candelabra, c. 1920

    Pair of Rococo Candelabra, c. 1920

    A pair of gilt brass Rococo candelabra. Each has four branches with leaf-cast holders and an elevated central branch, of scale suited to a dining table.

    £550

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    8-Sided Octagonal Lantern, c. 1930

    8-Sided Octagonal Lantern, c. 1930

    This is a very attractive octagonal lantern that dates from between the wars. It has a 3-arm chandelier as its light source and 8 beautifully shaped and bevelled glass panels.

    £280

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    Cut-Glass Edwardian Lamp, c. 1910

    Cut-Glass Edwardian Lamp, c. 1910

    This is a wonderful Edwardian-period cut-glass table lamp with its original mushroom shade that sits upon a silver-plated frame.

    £500

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    Pair Of 3-Arm Rococo Wall Lights, c. 1930

    Pair Of 3-Arm Rococo Wall Lights, c. 1930

    A delightful pair of 3-arm Rococo-style wall lights, with the characteristic asymmetrical leaf design from the back plate through the arms to the nozzle and pans.

    £475

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    3-Arm Coffee-Coloured Venetian Glass Chandelier, c. 1950

    3-Arm Coffee-Coloured Venetian Glass Chandelier, c. 1950

    An attractive and medium-sized 3-arm Venetian chandelier that dates from the mid-20th century, made from hand-blown Murano glass of a delightful coffee colour with gold tinges throughout.

    £550

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    Pair Of 2-Arm Ormolu Wall Lights With Bow & Tassel, c. 1920

    Pair Of 2-Arm Ormolu Wall Lights With Bow & Tassel, c. 1920

    This is a fine pair of ormolu two-arm French Louis XVI revival bow & tassel wall lights. With their extended backplate, they have a rich and gilded appearance.

    £350

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    Pair Of 3-Arm "Ribbon Tassel" Brass Wall Lights, c. 1920

    Pair Of 3-Arm "Ribbon Tassel" Brass Wall Lights, c. 1920

    A large, impressive pair of 3-arm brass wall lights that date from the early part of the 20th century, with elaborately decorated hollow arms and chased detailing. The pair are in great condition with a good patina.

    £450

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    7-Arm Early-Victorian Tent & Tier Crystal Chandelier, c. 1840

    7-Arm Early-Victorian Tent & Tier Crystal Chandelier, c. 1840

    This is an extremely fine and elegant early-Victorian tent and tier chandelier, dating from the early 19th century.

    £8,400

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    6-Arm Maria Theresa Chandelier, c. 1950

    6-Arm Maria Theresa Chandelier, c. 1950

    This is an eye-catching 6-arm Maria Theresa chandelier, with 3 additional light sources centrally located within the circular frame and bag-light section. It dates from the mid-20th century and we have restored it to its former glory in our workshop.

    £750

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    6-Arm Burt, Escaré & Denelle Glass Chandelier, c. 1930

    6-Arm Burt, Escaré & Denelle Glass Chandelier, c. 1930

    This is a pretty 6-arm original Burt, Escaré & Denelle glass chandelier dating from between the wars. It has been rewired, PAT-tested and fully restored in our workshop, and is ready for hanging. (please note one of the glass arms was broken off at the base but has been successfully glass bonded.)

    £630

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    6-Arm French Ceramic Bowl Chandelier, c. 1900

    6-Arm French Ceramic Bowl Chandelier, c. 1900

    This is a striking 6-arm French chandelier with a ceramic bowl that hangs on 3 chains, dating from the early 20th century.

    £520

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    Set of 3 (plus 1 similar) twin-branch Czech glass wall lights, c. 1950

    Set of 3 (plus 1 similar) twin-branch Czech glass wall lights, c. 1950

    This is a pretty set of 3 (plus one very similar) twin-branch Czech cut-glass wall lights with a circular silver back plate that date from the middle of the 20th century. They have been professionally rewired and tested in our workshop.

    £600

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    6-Arm Czech Chandelier, c. 1930

    6-Arm Czech Chandelier, c. 1930

    A sophisticated Czech chandelier featuring exquisite strands of glass octagonal buttons, pear drops, plaques, and a central bubble. It is sure to bring a touch of class to your home with its radiant charm.

    £650

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    6-Arm French Chandelier With Coloured Glass

    6-Arm French Chandelier With Coloured Glass

    This is a beautiful French-style chandelier with a blend of coloured and clear glass plaque drops all adorned with a pretty rosette and interspersed with pear drops.

    £850

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    Pair Of 2-Arm French Brass & Glass Wall Lights, c. 1950

    Pair Of 2-Arm French Brass & Glass Wall Lights, c. 1950

    Two elegant wall lights furnished with plaques and rosettes that would light up any dark hallway or alcove. A lovely glass bubble sits at the bottom of the attractive backplate and a beautiful star adorns the pinnacle.

    £280

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    Set Of Four Single-Arm Brass & Glass Wall Lights, c. 1920

    Set Of Four Single-Arm Brass & Glass Wall Lights, c. 1920

    This set of stylish single-arm brass and cut-glass wall lights are adorned with coffin drops, plaques and pretty rosettes. A beautiful swan-neck arm extends out from an impressive backplate to the candle holder which is shaped like a flower. They have been rewired, PAT tested and repinned in our workshop and are ready for installation.

    £300

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    Set Of Three 2-Arm Gilded Brass Wall Lights, c. 1930

    Set Of Three 2-Arm Gilded Brass Wall Lights, c. 1930

    This is a set of three gilded-brass wall sconces, in the Sheraton-Georgian style, that date from between the wars. They have foliate decoration on the pans and hollow twin arms, a tapering backplate, and an urn and pineapple finial on top.

    £300

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    Pair Of 2-Arm French Wall Lights, c. 1920

    Pair Of 2-Arm French Wall Lights, c. 1920

    A charming pair of 2-arm brass and glass wall lights dating from the early part of the 20th century. They are French in style and are tastefully decorated with an assortment of pear drops, coffin drops, plaques and rosettes. They have been rewired, PAT tested and repinned in our workshop and are ready to be installed.

    £260

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    Pair Of 2-Arm French Wall Lights With Glass Pans, c. 1920

    Pair Of 2-Arm French Wall Lights With Glass Pans, c. 1920

    This pair of French-style, 2-arm brass and glass wall lights are accessorised with coffin drops and plaques and a pretty rosette. The arms are saddled with an ornate cut-glass bobeche drip pan. They have been rewired, PAT tested and repinned in our workshop and are ready to be installed.

    £260

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    3-Arm French Empire Chandelier, c. 1920

    3-Arm French Empire Chandelier, c. 1920

    This is an enchanting 3-arm chandelier in the French Empire style, dating from the early part of the 20th century. Its centrepiece is a gilded bronze and dark green enamelled bowl with three detailed branches.

    £600

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    Large Pair Of Torch Wall Lights With Flambeau Shades, c. 1930

    Large Pair Of Torch Wall Lights With Flambeau Shades, c. 1930

    A striking pair of torch wall lights with Art Deco flambeau glass shades dating from the early part of the 20th century.

    £420

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    Pair Of 2-Arm Knole-Style Wall Lights, c. 1950

    Pair Of 2-Arm Knole-Style Wall Lights, c. 1950

    These beautifully detailed brass wall lights, named after the majestic chandeliers at Knole Park in Kent, would look stunning in any dining room or hallway.

    £360

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    Pair Of 3-Arm Bow & Wreath Wall Lights, c. 1930

    Pair Of 3-Arm Bow & Wreath Wall Lights, c. 1930

    This is a stunning pair of wall lights with a beautiful tied bow at the top and a wonderful basket of fruit at the centrepiece. They would add a touch of elegance to any hallway or dining room.

    £480

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    Pair Of 2-Arm Ormolu Bow & Wreath Wall Lights, c. 1920

    Pair Of 2-Arm Ormolu Bow & Wreath Wall Lights, c. 1920

    This fine pair of ormolu wall lights have a rich and gilded appearance.

    £440

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    Small Cut-Glass Bell Lantern, c. 1880

    Small Cut-Glass Bell Lantern, c. 1880

    This cut-glass bell lantern is a beautiful and refined lighting fixture that combines the classic bell shape with the intricate beauty of cut glass.

    £300

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    Pair Of 2-Arm Adam-Style Wall Lights, c. 1930

    Pair Of 2-Arm Adam-Style Wall Lights, c. 1930

    This is an attractive pair of cast-brass, twin-arm wall lights in the Adam style, that date from the early part of the 20th century. They have 2 fluted arms with circular drip pans and nozzles issuing from a tapering cast backplate. They are nicely detailed with a swagged urn and flaming torch finial on top and pineapple at the bottom.

    £360

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    Small Tent & Bag Bead Chandelier, c. 1920

    Small Tent & Bag Bead Chandelier, c. 1920

    This chandelier is distinctive and eye-catching, featuring a tent-like structure adorned with strands of beads and accompanied by a bead bag. When illuminated, it is sure to cast a warm and inviting glow, creating a cosy and intimate atmosphere. The interplay of light and beads adds an ethereal quality to the space, making it a focal point of any room.

    £1,400

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    Brown Oval Lantern, c. 1960

    Brown Oval Lantern, c. 1960

    A delightful small lantern with three light sources that give a warm glow. It would be an elegant addition to any hallway and would suit most styles. The glass on this lantern is slightly bubbled to give it an unusual appearance.

    £150

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    5-Arm Silver-Plated Chandelier, c. 1930

    5-Arm Silver-Plated Chandelier, c. 1930

    This is a very pretty classic-looking chandelier that would look stunning in either a modern or traditional lounge or dining room. It is made from brass but has been silver plated and lacquered and ready for hanging.

    £360

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    6-Sided Glass-Domed Lantern, c. 1980

    6-Sided Glass-Domed Lantern, c. 1980

    This pretty lantern has a beautiful glass dome and shaped and flat bevelled glass. It gives off a wonderful glow from its centrepiece. A delightful addition to any home. It has unique bevelled glass panes with a door.

    £180

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    Hexagonal Green Filigree Lantern, c. 1970

    Hexagonal Green Filigree Lantern, c. 1970

    Medium-sized lantern with an authentic look and feel. It has 6 panes of glass with a hanging 3 light chandelier through the middle. Ideal in any hallway or boot room.

    £300

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    6-Arm French Chandelier, c. 1930

    6-Arm French Chandelier, c. 1930

    This is a wonderful example of French Plaque Chandelier made around 1930.

    £1,140

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    5-Arm Brass Chandelier With Downshades, c. 1930

    5-Arm Brass Chandelier With Downshades, c. 1930

    This is a 5-arm brass Chandelier which dates back to the 1930s. This particular Chandelier has pink downshade lighting on door knocker arms which is a unique lighting difference from most other Chandeliers. This style would make an ideal light source where it can hang at a low level, showing off the intricate glass shades.

    £264

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    3-Arm Decorative Gilt Chandelier, c. 1900

    3-Arm Decorative Gilt Chandelier, c. 1900

    This is an example of an extremely detailed gilt chandelier that has been recently restored to its former glory.

    £1,320

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    6-Arm & 12-Light Dutch-Style Chandelier, c. 1880

    6-Arm & 12-Light Dutch-Style Chandelier, c. 1880

    This is a large Dutch-style brass chandelier dating from the late 19th century.

    £960

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    Strass Tent & Bag Chandelier, c. 1980

    Strass Tent & Bag Chandelier, c. 1980

    This is a large modern and very impressive tent and bag chandelier, with strings consisting of connection pieces and square buttons, and completed with a solid cut-glass bubble hanging from the bottom.

    £3,000

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    6-Arm Venetian Chandelier, c. 1930

    6-Arm Venetian Chandelier, c. 1930

    A pretty and substantial olive-green 6-arm Venetian chandelier that dates from the early 20th century.

    £840

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    6-Arm French Chandelier, c. 1910

    6-Arm French Chandelier, c. 1910

    A very attractive and medium-sized classic French chandelier made in the early 20th century.

    £840

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    4-Arm French Empire Chandelier, c. 1930

    4-Arm French Empire Chandelier, c. 1930

    This is a fine 4-arm chandelier in the French Empire style, dating from the early part of the 20th century.

    £600

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    6-Arm French Brass Chandelier, c. 1920

    6-Arm French Brass Chandelier, c. 1920

    This is a lovely classic, medium-sized French chandelier dating from the early part of the 20th century.

    £840

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    8-Arm Bronzed French Chandelier, c. 1920

    8-Arm Bronzed French Chandelier, c. 1920

    This is a pretty and classic French chandelier of medium size, that dates from the early part of the 20th century.

    £940

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    6-Arm Hexagonal Brass Chandelier, c. 1930

    6-Arm Hexagonal Brass Chandelier, c. 1930

    This is an elegant and unique 6-arm brass chandelier dating from between the wars and what could be described as in the "Biedermeier" style. Its chunky and solid metalwork has a delightful antique bronze patina.

    £1,400

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    7-Arm Cast Brass Chandelier, c. 1920

    7-Arm Cast Brass Chandelier, c. 1920

    This is a fine quality brass chandelier that dates from the early part of the 20th century.

    £480

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    Pair Of Plaque Mirror Wall Lights, c. 1890

    Pair Of Plaque Mirror Wall Lights, c. 1890

    These are fine examples of an early plaque mirror wall light. They have a typical design with two heads adorning the top and bottom of the wall light.

    £350

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    Pair Of 3-Arm Empire-Style Wall Lights, c. 1880

    Pair Of 3-Arm Empire-Style Wall Lights, c. 1880

    These are a fine pair of brass wall lights dating from the late 19th century, with solid arms issuing from beautifully detailed back plates.

    £300

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    Pair Of Georgian-Style Wall Lights, c. 1930

    Pair Of Georgian-Style Wall Lights, c. 1930

    This is a pair of English brass wall sconces with twin arms and plain nozzles and pans.

    £396

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    Single Silver Wall Light, c. 1920

    Single Silver Wall Light, c. 1920

    This is a beautifully engraved wall light with a flame finial at the top and pineapple finial at the bottom.

    £220

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    Single 3-Arm Maria Theresa Wall Light, c. 1950

    Single 3-Arm Maria Theresa Wall Light, c. 1950

    This is a very pretty 3-arm Maria Theresa wall light, adorned with Czech glass pear drops, rosettes and buttons. It has a diamond-shaped brass back plate and three etched-glass pans.

    £144

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    Pair Of Plate Candlesticks, c. 1900

    Pair Of Plate Candlesticks, c. 1900

    This is a pair of gilt candelsticks made from Sheffield Plate, in Adams style with glass drip trays. Originally silver-plated but now with a faded worn look.

    Pair Of Louis XV Candlesticks, c. 1850

    Pair Of Louis XV Candlesticks, c. 1850

    A fine example of faded gilt Louis XV candlesticks, the gilt has worn giving it a rustic appeal. It has the typical swirly leafy patterns running from the brass base up the stem to the top nozzle.

    Column Floor Or Table Lamp, c. 1930

    Column Floor Or Table Lamp, c. 1930

    This is an unusual column lamp with a 4-sided lantern as its light source on top. The lantern has plain glass panels and 1 internal light bulb. It dates from between the wars. The column sits atop a square base and is emitting from a large tulip head.

    £108

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    4-Arm Dutch Candelabrum, c. 1930

    4-Arm Dutch Candelabrum, c. 1930

    This is a beautiful polished and lacquered 4-arm, 5-light Dutch-style candelabrum that dates from the early 20th century.

    £180

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