A set of four Edwardian gilt-metal and mirrored wall lights,...

each with twin cast-brass scrolled branches, the repousee decorated back plates fitted with mirrors and surmounted by a ducal coronet, on mahogany supports together with two George I gilt-gesso mirrored girandole supports, circa 1910

set of four each 52cm high, 8 1/2in.
pair each 49.5cm high, 1ft. 7 1/4in.

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Condition Report:
These wall lights will require re-wiring by a qualified electrician. The brass is tarnished in places and there is some lifting. Impressive and very decorative.

The giltwood pair with some losses to gesso, their metal supports tarnished and with losses to scones and drip pans. Lacking some key metal elements. Decorative.

Provenance:
Probably supplied to Charles Henry Paget, 6th Marques of Anglesey (1885-1947) for the State Rooms at the principal seat of the Anglesey family, Beaudesert in Staffordshire.

After a fire caused significant damage to Beaudesert on the 5th November 1909 a period of extensive restoration and reconstruction began. The architect James Wyatt had re-modelled the house in 1771-72 (Wyatt was also closely involved with the rebuilding of Plas Newydd), in 1820 Joseph Potter significantly altered the interior. After the fire the 6th Marquess used this opportunity to undo the work of Wyatt and Potter, his vision, was for the house to be in a closer approximation to its original 16th century appearance. It may have been at this time that this lighting was acquired.

The great house was extravagantly restored with work undertaken by the very best craftsman and suppliers. Interior fittings were sourced, which included a large group of lighting. Including a number of giltwood chandeliers which relate to the work of Lenygon & Co. It is possible that this London company supplied the present lot as well as chandeliers in various patterns and even light switches cleverly worked with the family coat of arms.