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A beautiful and rare pair of gilt brass and opaline glass wall sconces / curtain pole holders by R.W.Winfield, these were manufactured on July 25,1845 from the Victorian Registry of Design Mark on the side.


The gilt-edged opaline flower shades are in very good condition.


Made in Birmingham, the body is made in the form of a plant, the total height of each sconce 31 cm. These sconces by Winfield were exhibited both in 1849 in Birmingham and 1851 at the Great Exhibition.


The Victoria & Albert Museum have a single example by Winfield in The British Galleries room.


Winfield was ahead of his time, and a lamp of his was included in the 78 objects of the Henry Cole notorious exhibition ' Examples of False Principles of Decoration ' held at Marlborough House in 1852.


 


In superb antique condition, mounting plate at back of each sconce.


 


Very rare to find a matched pair of this quality.


 


Provenance - chateau Northern France.


 


Height 31 cm x Width 12 cm X depth 22 cm


Opaline Flowers Height 10.5 cm x Width 10 cm


Back Plate 15 cm Height x 8 cm Width


 


Please note our collections are only available to securely purchase directly via the www.lcthome.com website.


All of our collections are available to purchase directly at LCT Home so please visit our website where you will be able to view all of our pieces and purchase securely, shipping will be automatically added at checkout for UK clients, clients outside of the UK, please contact us for a bespoke shipping quote to your address.

  • Period: 1845
    • Price: £795.00
    • €920 Euro
    • $1,083 US Dollar
  • Location: Sussex
    • Dimensions: H: 31cm (12.20in)
    • W: 12cm (4.72in)
    • D: 22cm (8.66in)