{"product_id":"vintage-pair-of-louis-xvi-style-lyre-wall-11073","title":"Vintage Pair of Louis XVI Style Lyre Wall Sconces, Gilt Metal with Faceted Glass Drops, Two Lights Each, 45 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Greek myth, Apollo was the god of both music and light, and his lyre became one of the favourite emblems of Neoclassical decoration. Under Louis XVI, lyre shapes appeared in chair backs, clocks and table legs. On a wall light, the motif was especially fitting, a nod to the god who ruled over the sun as well as song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair of wall sconces is built around that lyre. Each backplate is formed by two tall, curving uprights that rise like the frame of a lyre, joined by a small rosette at the centre and crowned with a leafy palmette crest. Below, an urn-shaped cup with pierced decoration finishes in a leafy drop. Two arms decorated with acanthus leaves curve out to hold round drip pans and pierced candle cups. Faceted glass drops hang beneath the arms and the urn, each fixed with a small glass rosette, so that the sconces sparkle when lit. Each pair weighs 4.3 kg, so they are solid and substantial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sconces reach us in need of some attention: a few glass drops are missing, and there are some knocks and possible small distortions to the metal, as pictured. Our workshop will rewire and check them before they are sent, so they arrive ready to use. They bring a graceful, classical elegance to a salon, a music room or a dining room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short, this is a vintage pair of Louis XVI style lyre wall sconces in gilt metal, with faceted glass drops and two lights each. Each is 45 cm tall, and they are exactly as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Height 45 cm (17.7 in); width 28 cm (11 in); depth 16 cm (6.3 in) each. Each is a little shorter than a standard bed pillow.\u003cbr\u003e\nMaterial: Gilt metal; faceted glass drops and rosettes\u003cbr\u003e\nStyle-Period: Louis XVI style; vintage\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 4.3 kg (9.5 lb) for the pair\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping: Professionally packed, fully insured, worldwide. We handle the paperwork, with all import duties paid by us; nothing to settle on delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nElectrical: Fully rewired or checked through our workshop before dispatch, with a plug or adapter fitted for your country; delivered working and ready to use. Two lights each, four in total.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Some glass drops missing; knocks and possible small distortions to the metal; wear consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\nLampshade: Sold without shades — leaving you free to choose ones that suit your room; small clip-on shades suit them.\u003cbr\u003e\nReturns: Accepted within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Jaspers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59802915373401,"sku":"LM-E-586","price":763.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/5388\/5529\/files\/il_fullxfull.8698416455_32zo.jpg?v=1791567559","url":"https:\/\/maisonjaspers.com\/products\/vintage-pair-of-louis-xvi-style-lyre-wall-11073","provider":"Maison Jaspers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}