A pair of North European gilt bronze and cut glass wall lights circa 1825

each with a demi-lune carona surmounted by six pierced stylized anthemia, suspending trails of faceted drops, the demi-lune central ring supporting four candlearms, surmounted by various neo-classical figures representing the Seasons, interposed by three cherub terms supporting a basket on their head, issuing a candle- nozzle; the whole hung with trails of faceted beads and needle- shaped drops; formally drilled  for electricity

Colour more golden and attractive than in teh catalogue photograph.Some very minor rubbing to the gilding and pieces have been partially re-gilt. Three of the anthemions on the cresting of one have restored old breaks, strengthened with small pieces of metal from behind. On the other, two have also been strenghtened. Very attractive detail to the casting and there are some minor casting cracks and pitting generally. One of the nozzles contains a casting crack. An attractive model in overall good condition.
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