Arts and Crafts wall lights in brass, set of 4, 1980`s ca, English

Arts and Crafts style wall lights in brass, set of 4, 1980`s ca, English.

These wall lights have been gently cleaned while respecting the vintage patina. They are newly rewired & earthed, PAT tested by an electrician, fully working and ready to install. Light bulbs are included. These lights can be used with a dimmer. It is possible to use these lights in other countries although it may be necessary to purchase different light bulbs suitable to local electricity.

These wall lights are in the Arts & Crafts style which looked back to Medieval designs and traditional foundry techniques. In this more recent production, circa 1980`s, the frame has the simple Neo Gothic form with a hammered effect to the brass. Stamped `Made in England` these lights were cast in a traditional English brass foundry and hand-finished & assembled.

They would complement a range of interiors such as Arts & Crafts, Country, Traditional, Industrial or Contemporary.

Each is designed as a wall bracket with a Medieval fleur de lis shape. Towards the bottom there is a downward point. From the center protrude two arms each with twisted metal work. At the end of each arm there is a bobeche supporting a new lamp holder, covered by a removable new cream card candle tube. Under the bobeche there is a brass finial consisting of cone & ball.

The frames are in solid polished brass, quality cast and have a good weight. As they have been hand finished, the hammered effect & antique patina is unique, with slight variations between each light. The original clear protective lacquer is present on the brass surfaces.

All four sconces are finished with a new clip-on black silk lampshade. This is lined metallic gold to complement the brass of the frame.

They could be used also without the shades for a more traditional look (as photographed).

These wall lights can be securely screwed to the wall by 4 holes present on each frame.

On the back each frame is stamped `Made in England 406`. The latter refers to the mold cast number.

Each wall light carries 2 standard small screw light bulbs (E14) up to 40 Watts. At present these lights are fitted & photographed with Candle clear shaped light bulbs of 25 Watts. These are included in the price. It is possible to use other E14 light bulbs.

These lights sell all four together, or could be separated into pairs. This price is for the set of four.

All four vintage sconces are in very good condition. The frames are sound. The brass is in excellent condition, with a light warm patina in line with age and no damages.  The lampshades are new and in very good condition.

Additional dimensions:

The total dimensions with the shades on are: Height: 35 cm, W: 35 cm, Depth: 18 cm

The dimensions of the frame alone (without the lampshades) is: Height: 26 cm, Width: 29 cm, Depth: 16 cm.

The lampshade alone has the following dimensions: Height: 9.5 cm, Diameter at the bottom: 14 cm, Diameter at the top: 7 cm.

UK BRASS FOUNDRY HISTORY

England is world famous for its historical production of brass. During the industrial revolution brass foundries in the Birmingham area were key to the Midlands prosperity and intercity connections. Birmingham was both close to the natural resources needed as well as the other industries which used metals. Brass was used for endless items which in turned supported design & technology . The intense production expertise made Birmingham world renowned for metal production. It is no surprise that it was also here that the Arts & Crafts Movement had a major role and contributed to the Birmingham School of Art. Towards the late 20th Century, brass foundries manufactured homewares to cope with the shift in industrial manufacturing and in response to the national interest in home decorating. Sadly more recently many of these foundries producing handcraft quality items have closed, unable to compete with the economic forces and cheap imports from abroad.