Antique handmade wall lamps with a candlestick from the 18th century

Para large gilded appliqués with flowers and scrolls, circa 1700. The arms of the votive lamps are made from a significant double scroll structure of wrought iron with a square cross-section, decorated with leaf, plant, and flower motifs in embossed and gilded copper. The original 18th-century candle holders' arms feature a candle socket at the top, while at the bottom there is a hook for hanging a chain for the votive lamp. They are impressive in size, protruding 110 cm from the wall.

Behind the large, embossed oval decoration are two hooks allowing for hanging a picture on the wall. Northern Italy, this monumental pair of wall sconces with candle holders was handcrafted and dates from the first half of the 18th century.

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