19th-Century Italian Giltwood Mirrored Wall Sconce

A beautifully timeworn 19th-century Italian carved giltwood wall sconce, richly detailed with scrolling acanthus, shellwork and beaded ornament surrounding a petite oval beveled mirror. Twin candle arms flank the mirror, creating an elegant old-world silhouette. The mirror is original with extensive mercury loss and fogginess showing through to reveal a dark fuzzy reflection that shows its age and patina.

Hand-carved wood construction with wonderfully aged gilding, surface wear and patina developed over generations. Originally designed for candles and later electrified.

• Material: wood, metal, glass

• Size: 16.5H x 12.5W x 6.5D"

• Period: 1840-1880

• Condition:  Antique condition with age-related wear, patina and surface variation consistent with its age- old inactive woodworm holes and choppiness throughout. Rewiring recommended if you'd like to use it electrified, otherwise wiring can be removed to use with candles. 

• Item Code: 1897