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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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  • Antique Mahogany Floor Lamp, U.S.A. circa 1900

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    An antique mahogany floor lamp, U.S.A. circa 1900.

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  • Pair of Classic Georgian Silver Plated Two-Arm Candelabra, circa 1880

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    A pair of classic Georgian silver-plated two-arm candelabra, circa 1880.

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  • Large Pair of Vintage Carved and Gilt Sconces, Probably Italy circa 1950

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    A large chic pair of vintage carved and gilt sconces, probably Italy circa 1950.

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  • 19th Century Street Lantern in Copper and Iron

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    A good 19th-century street lantern in copper and iron without glass. Paris maker's label.

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  • Late Georgian Sterling Chamberstick, London, England, circa 1814

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    A late Georgian sterling chamberstick, London, England, circa 1814.

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  • 19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Bronze Hu (Wine Container), circa 1870

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    A 19th-century Chinese cloisonné bronze hu (wine container) with carnelian rondels, circa 1870. Measures 34.5" h with shade.

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  • Japanese Imari Covered Jar, circa 1880, Now a Lamp

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    A Japanese Imari covered jar, circa 1880, now a lamp. The shade is old, with rip to the inside. Diameter of the shade is 15.75".

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  • Vintage Carved and Painted Italian Finial, Now Lamp, circa 1960

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    A vintage carved and painted Italian finial, mounted as a lamp, circa 1960.

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  • Antique English Oil Lamp with Crystal Reservoir, 19th century

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    An antique English oil lamp with crystal reservoir, 19th century. The diameter of the shade is 17.5".

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  • Set of Four Reed & Barton Silver Plated Candlesticks, U.S.A. circa 1900

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    A set of four Reed & Barton "Wheeler" pattern silver-plated candlesticks with flame finials, U.S.A. circa 1900.

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  • Pair of Antique Italian Silver Gilt & Painted Urns, Now Lamps

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    A pair of antique Italian silver gilt and painted urns, now mounted as lamps.

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  • Pair of Italian Antique Urns Mounted as Lamps

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    A pair of Italian antique urns mounted as lamps.

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  • Pair of Antique English Brass Oil Lamps, Now Electrified

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    A pair of antique English brass oil lamps, now electrified.

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  • Pair of Carved Antique Giltwood Finials, Now Lamps, Italy, 19th century

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    A pair of carved antique giltwood finials in the Orientalist style, now lamps, Italy, 19th century.

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  • Vintage French Bouillotte Lamp, circa 1950

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    A good vintage French bouillotte lamp, circa 1950.

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  • Pair of French Vintage Neoclassical Bouillotte Lamps, circa 1920

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    A pair of French vintage Neoclassical bouillotte lamps, circa 1920.

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  • French Vintage Louis XV–Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

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    A French vintage Louis XV–style bronze and crystal chandelier.

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  • French Vintage Louis XV–Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

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    A French vintage Louis XV–style bronze and crystal chandelier.

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  • French Vintage Louis XV–Style Bronze and Crystal Chandelier

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    A French vintage Louis XV–style bronze and crystal chandelier.

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  • Regency Style Single Sconce with Lion Head, England circa 1920

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    A Regency-style single sconce with a lion head, England circa 1920.

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  • Pair of Brass Sconces, U.S.A. circa 1920

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    A good large pair of brass sconces, U.S.A. circa 1920.

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  • Pair of Vintage Ancient Roman–Style Hanging Candlesticks

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    A pair of vintage Ancient Roman–style hanging candlesticks.

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  • Vintage French Baroque-Style Brass Chandelier

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    A vintage Baroque-style brass chandelier.

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  • Pair of Vintage Column Lamps, U.S.A. circa 1970

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    A pair of vintage column lamps, U.S.A. circa 1970.

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