A Set of 8 Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces

19th century

A SET OF 8 GILT BRONZE WALL SCONCES (French, 19th century) from the workshop of Jules Allard and Sons, installed in the Morning Room of The Breakers. Each is shaped with a baluster column terminating in a sphere with a pendant finial and supporting scrolled arms for 8 lights. The arms are decorated with curling leaves and end in gadrooned circular drip pans leading to tall candle holders. Originally fitted for gas and electricity.

French

gilt bronze

Height: 42"

Gift of Mrs. Gladys R. Thomas, Countess Cornelia Coudenhove-Kalergi, and Mr. Eugene Roberts, 1972.

PSNC.2365.1a-i - .8a-I