pair antique 19th century brass shell sconces 1879

A large pair of gilt brass shell wall sconces / girandoles both bearing diamond registration stamps for May 10th,1879. The gilt is fading in places to show the red bole underneath. They have been cleaned, polished and rewired (with discreet earthing) and have the original hanging rings on the back. Dimensions in inches/cms; 13.5"/34cms max height by 12"/30.5cm max width by 7.25"/18.5cms max depth. For more and higher res images please see my blog which can be accessed through the news section of this (haes) website.

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