Antique Sconces

Item No. 3440

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A most impressive, richly chased and large scale pair of mid 19th century French Louis XIV st. ormolu four arm sconces. The pair with a top draped ribbon back plate, cast with a top military helmet with feathers above a staff with berried laurel garlands, a sign of peace. On each side are arrows above the important four 'S' scrolled arms with acanthus leaves and highly chased saucers and candlecups. Below is a military trophy with lion paws. All original gilt. Similar to a model in the chateaux de Versailles.

Length: 18"
Depth: 13"
Height: 27.5"