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A PAIR OF ANTIQUE NEO-CLASSICAL WALL LIGHTS
circa 1790

A fine and rare pair of two-branch wall lights of unusual design. The quality of the casting and gilding, which is original, and the chasing is that of a silversmith.

The classical vases from which rams protrude are standing on fluted plinths and ormolu platforms decorated with leafy scrolls and classical paterae. The back panels are made up of a fine classical female masks with knotted plaits sitting under egg and dart mouldings. The fluted columns are decorated with small husks and terminate with overlapping vine leaves.

Height 18 1/2in (47cm). Width 8 3/4in (22cm).

Reference: J5935