Bidspirit auction | Four Lion Electric Gilt-Brass Sconces

Four Lion Electric Gilt-Brass Sconces - Origin: American Date: Circa 1920-1930 Period/Style: Neoclassical Revival with Egyptian Revival details Maker: Lion Electric Manufacturing Company Materials: Gilt and parcel-painted cast brass, steel fittings, and electrical components Form: Set of four two-light wall sconces Description: A matching set of four Lion Electric two-light wall sconces. Each has an elongated oval backplate centered by a dark-painted geometric cartouche and framed by molded foliage, pendant swags, rosettes, and a classical urn-form crest. Paired curved arms support fluted candle cups and broad circular bobeches enriched with dark-painted borders. The original gilt surface is accented by deep green or black-painted details, creating a strong architectural appearance characteristic of 1920s revival lighting. Marks: Cast LION within a rectangular reserve on the reverse. Dimensions: Each 13 in. H x 9.5 in. W x 4 in. D Shipping note: Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing or shipping services. For this auction, and only for property we determine can be reasonably transported, Stevens Auction Company will, at the purchaser's written request after the auction, deliver the property to The UPS Store #3164, 1020 N Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38804, for third-party packing and shipment. Whenever possible, purchasers should contact the store at (662) 840-7222 or store3164@theupsstore.com and obtain a packing and shipping quote before requesting delivery. Store information is available at https://locations.theupsstore.com/ms/tupelo/1020-n-gloster-st. The purchaser is solely responsible for selecting and paying for all packing, shipping, insurance, and related services directly with The UPS Store. Delivery is provided solely as a courtesy, at the purchaser's request and sole risk. Stevens Auction Company assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, damage, delay, packing, handling, transportation, shipment, or any claim arising from delivery to or possession by The UPS Store. Purchasers requesting this service must notify Stevens Auction Company promptly after the auction at info@stevensauction.com. Property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within that period is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item under our terms and conditions. Additional recommended third-party shippers and information are available at stevensauction.com. Condition: All four exhibit substantial finish wear, tarnish, oxidation, scratches, pitting, surface residue, and losses to the gilt and dark-painted decoration. Steel socket stems are heavily oxidized. Candle sleeves are missing, fragmented, discolored, or deteriorated. Arms and bobeches have minor bends and irregularities in alignment. Retaining old wiring, cloth-covered leads, switches, and electrical components. The sconces were not tested.