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Pair of Neoclassical American Bronze Sconces, Double Arms, 1900s-1920s

Name: Pair of Neoclassical American Bronze Sconces, Double Arms, 1900s-1920s
Brand: Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Price: 2098.42 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (24 reviews)

$1,400per set

£1,063.18per set

€1,221.39per set

CA$1,973.67per set

A$2,098.42per set

CHF 1,134.76per set

MX$24,961.33per set

NOK 14,214.50per set

SEK 12,982.07per set

DKK 9,124.23per set

About the Item

The pair of highly detailed, fine bronze Neoclassical wall sconces feature large urn decor at the center, with textured curved arms raising from the urn base and ending with wide bobeches. The sconces can be wired, as the arms appear to be hollow with the openings on the back side as shown in pictures, and a switch can be installed via the small openings in the top section of the urn decor, if desired. There are small openings under bobeche rims that were used for pull switch for individual lights when the sconces were still wired; without the pulls the openings can only be seen when standing immediately under the sconce at close distance. The last owners decided to use sconces as candle holders, removing the wiring along with the hanging brackets; we are leaving the choice with the future owners and not rewiring the sconces prior to listing them. The sconces are in very good antique condition; we are offering an identical looking pair of sconces, but without the openings under the bobeche. Both pairs came from the same estate in Western New York; they are virtually indistinguishable and can be used as a set of 4 if needed. The sconces are marked with stamped model numbers on the back; 3 out of 4 sconces have very faint partial stamps, but one has full stamp (3561). They are missing manufacturer's stamp ( we believe it was on the hanging brackets that were removed), but we are confidently attributing the sconces to Caldwell based on printed and online resources, auction listings, and striking technical and stylistical similarities. Highly decorative, sculptural sconces will blend seamlessly in multiple styles of interiors, from Traditional to Art Deco, Victorian, Hollywood Regency, Modern, Glam, Transitional, Collected, or Contemporary.

Creator:
Edward F. Caldwell Co. (Manufacturer, Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Regency (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1900s-1920s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Clifton Springs, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4421144302542

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Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Edward F. Caldwell Co. was among America’s preeminent lighting manufacturers of the late 19th to the mid-20th centuries, illuminating the halls and ceilings of some of the most notable buildings in the United States. In addition to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City and the White House in Washington, D.C., the company’s masterful light fixtures also adorn the homes of some historically prominent figures, such as J.P. Morgan and Phillip Lehman.

The firm was founded in 1895 by American Edward F. Caldwell and Victor F. von Lossberg, a Latvia native who was raised in Russia. The founders became acquainted while working at Archer Pancoast Manufacturing Company of New York, which produced gas lighting fixtures.

In 1901 Edward F. Caldwell Co. opened a foundry, where the owners and the lighting artisans they recruited could explore a range of metalworking techniques and design styles. Caldwell and von Lossberg quickly rose to the top of the electric light manufacturing business with their shared vision, choosing to deliver quality elegant fixtures that frequently drew on historic European designs. The firm produced magnificent lighting pieces, as well as finely crafted decorative objects and mirrors. Their neoclassical designs borrowed heavily from Baroque and Rococo styles — Edward F. Caldwell Co. also devised Art Deco fixtures during the 1920s — and favored bronze, silver, iron, copper and brass as their primary materials.

With construction on the rise in New York in the early 1900s, not many outfits could take on large-scale lighting contracts. With over 1,000 employees, Edward F. Caldwell Co. could take on heavy commissions.

After Caldwell died in 1914, von Lossberg carried the company until he died in 1942. Edward F. Caldwell Co. closed its doors owing to financial troubles in 1959.

Today manufacturer’s work can be seen all across New York City — including at the Bank of Manhattan and the famous Waldorf Astoria hotel — and Edward F. Caldwell Co. creations are highly sought after by lighting and decor enthusiasts.

On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Edward F. Caldwell Co. table lamps, chandeliers and pendants, sconces and floor lamps.