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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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  • 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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  • Vintage Michael Taylor Column Lamp, c. 1970

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    A vintage Michael Taylor column lamp, circa 1970.

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  • Vintage Michael Taylor Column Lamp, circa 1970

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    A vintage Michael Taylor column lamp, circa 1970.

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  • Brass Chandelier, England circa 1900

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    A brass chandelier, England circa 1900.

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  • French White Opaline and Ormolu Oil Lamps, Circa 1840 - a Pair

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    Pair of French white opaline and ormolu oil lamps. Now electrified. Good scale and rare.

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  • Pair of Charles I Style Sconces, England circa 1850

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    Pair of Charles I Style Baroque Silver on Bronze Candle Sconces, England circa 1850

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  • Engraved Lantern, Probably England, 19th Century

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    An engraved lantern, probably England, 19th century. Chip to bottom button.

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  • French Régence Style Candlestick

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    A French Régence style candlestick.

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  • Pewter Candlestick, U.S.A. circa 1800

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    A pewter candlestick, U.S.A. circa 1800.

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  • Chinese Celadon Vase, Now a Lamp, circa 1930

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    A Chinese celadon vase, now a lamp, circa 1930.

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  • Belle Epoque Bouillotte Lamp, France circa 1900

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    A nice Belle Epoque bouillotte lamp, France circa 1900.  120 volt.

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  • Brass Torchère with Bird Claw and Serpent, Victorian, 19th Century

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    A brass torchère with bird claw and serpent, Victorian, 19th century. The serpent is coiled around the column that holds the torchere.

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  • Circa 18th Century George III Period Crystal Candlestick, England

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    A George III period crystal candlestick, England, 18th century. 10" High 5" Diameter

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  • Late 19th Century Italian Brass Urn Lamps, A Pair

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    A brass urn made in Italy in the 19th Century, later split and mounted to turned wood supports and made into a pair of lamps. Body of urn measures:...

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  • Circa 1820 French Empire Candlesticks, A Pair

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    A pair of French Empire candlesticks, circa 1820. 9.5" High 4.5" Diameter

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  • Circa 1780 French Louis XVI Candelabra, Gilt Bronze and White Marble, A Pair

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    A pair of Louis XVI candelabra in gilt bronze and marble. Rare and exceptional. Circa 1780. Price on request. 22.75" H 6.75" W 6.75" D

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  • Circa 1950 Vintage Metal Lamp

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    A Vintage urn shaped lamp, circa 1950.

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  • Circa 1880 Bronze Ewer Lamp

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    A Victorian Renaissance-style spelter ewer, England, circa 1880; now made into a lamp.

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  • Circa 1820 Sheffield Plate Candlesticks, England, A Pair

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    A Sheffield plate pair of candlesticks, England, circa 1820. Two pairs available.

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  • Circa 1750 Continental Brass Candlesticks, A Pair

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    A pair of Continental brass candlesticks, circa 1750.  

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  • Circa 1920 Vintage French Wallpaper Roll Lamp

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    An Industrial Age wallpaper roller later mounted as a lamps, France circa 1920.

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  • Charles X Candlesticks, A Pair

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    A pair of Charles X candlesticks.

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  • Circa 18th century Dutch Candlesticks, A Pair

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    A pair of 18th century Dutch candlesticks.

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  • Circa 1750 Brass Candlesticks, A Pair

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    A pair of brass candlesticks, circa 1750.

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