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Early lighting is rare. Often a candle or groups of candles were the end of the story. Fireplaces furnished lighting and heat, candles were luxury items.  Elaborately gilt decoration was meant to be seen by candle light. Oil lamps, common in antiquity, are sometimes found. Chandeliers were first candles, then gas, then about 1880 electrification came to the Paris Exposition and the lighting of the Avenue de l'Opera. Soon the most elegant and elaborate chandeliers imaginable were made in increasing amounts.

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  • Chinese Glazed and Enameled Ginger Jar, circa 1900

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    A Chinese glazed and enameled ginger jar, circa 1900.

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  • Pair of Meiji Bronze Candlesticks, Japan circa 1880

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    A pair of Meiji bronze candlesticks, Japan circa 1880.

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  • Pair of 19th Century Jeweled French Gothic Revival Candlesticks. Three pairs available, priced by the pair

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    A pair of 19th-century jeweled French Gothic Revival candlesticks. Three pairs available.

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  • French Gilt Bronze Pair of Dolphin Sconces, circa 1880

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    A French gilt bronze pair of dolphin sconces, circa 1880.

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  • Vintage Paris Porcelain Lamp, France circa 1970

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    A vintage Paris Porcelain lamp, France circa 1970.

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  • Large Rare French Copper and Iron Lantern, circa 1830

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    A large rare French copper and iron lantern, circa 1830.

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  • Large Vintage Bell Jar Lantern, circa 1980

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    A large vintage bell jar lantern, circa 1980.

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  • Pair of French Louis XV Gilt Bronze (Ormolu) Sconces, circa 1740

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    A pair of Louis XV gilt bronze (ormolu) sconces, France circa 1740.

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  • Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

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    A pair of 19th-century French gilt bronze candlesticks.

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  • Art Crafts Shop Enameled Bronze Candlesticks, NY, circa 1905

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    A pair of enameled bronze candlesticks by the Art Crafts Shop, Buffalo, NY, circa 1905. Base stamped.

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  • Vintage Rust-Painted Tole Chestnut Urn Lamp, circa 1950

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    A vintage rust-painted tole chestnut urn lamp, circa 1950. Measurements do not include the shade.

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  • Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Chandelier, circa 1980

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    An Italian Baroque-style giltwood chandelier, circa 1980.

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  • 19th Century Italian Giltwood Fragment, Now a Lamp

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    A 19th-century Italian giltwood fragment, now a lamp.

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  • Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase, Now a Lamp, circa 1950

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    A vintage Chinese porcelain vase, now a lamp, with calligraphy, possibly Year of the Ox, circa 1950.

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  • Vintage Chinese Porcelain Vase, Now a Lamp, circa 1950

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    A vintage Chinese porcelain vase, now a lamp, with calligraphy, possibly Year of the Ox, circa 1950.

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  • Vintage Twist Floor Lamp, U.S.A. circa 1970

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    A vintage twist floor lamp, U.S.A. circa 1970.

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  • Austrian Gilt Wood Chandelier, circa 1930

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    A Neoclassical unusually large 8 light gilt wood chandelier, Austria or Italy circa 1930. The support for the chandelier are turned wood, the arms ...

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  • Vintage Bouillotte Lamp, France, 1920s

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    A vintage bouillotte lamp, France, 1920s.

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  • Pair of Michael Taylor Style Floor Lamps, circa 2000

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    A pair of Michael Taylor–style floor lamps, circa 2000.

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  • 19th Century Bronze Candlestick Lamp, India circa 1840

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    A 19th-century bronze candlestick lamp, India circa 1840.

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  • Large Pair of American Victorian Neoclassical Oil Lamps, circa 1870

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    A large pair of American Victorian Neoclassical oil lamps in the shape of maidens, circa 1870, now electrified. The lampshades measure 29.75" diame...

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  • Pair of Victorian Beehive Candlesticks, circa 1860

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    A nice pair of Victorian beehive candlesticks, circa 1860.

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  • Vintage Painted Wrought Iron Lantern, 1920s

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    A vintage painted wrought iron lantern, 1920s.

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  • Pair of Antique English Candlesticks in Carved Wood

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    A pair of antique English candlesticks in carved wood.

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