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Antique Sconces - Overview and Installation

Antique sconces are basically a type of wall sconces that adds that historical ambient to any home they are installed in. The best homes to have these sconces are period or historic homes, or those with period type of furniture in them.

There are many different types of antique sconces available providing you with antique lighting beauty, including antique brass wall sconces, antique candle sconces, antique bronze sconces, antique mirror sconces, antique wall sconces and French antique sconces. Each has its own charming way of illuminating the environment it is installed in and people usually match them to their own furniture in the room to create a balanced and comfortable, even romantic ambient. These sconces can be found in pair of two, so they can be easily installed on the both sides of a bathroom mirror or bed in the bedroom.

Installing antique sconces light fixtures is very easy and usually there is a diagram or instructions on how best to do it.

Steps For Instsalling Antique Sconces:

If using already wall fixtures, best is to replace them with wall sconces as the installation is much easier this way.
Turn off all the electricity going to the wall fixture. Also turn off the light switch and the breaker for the room. Remove the light bulb and get the screws that hold the fixture in place loose.
Before loosening the wires, note the ground wire particularly if you are living in a relatively older house. Depending on the country, the wire color might be different. While US fixtures have green, several foreign made fixtures will have yellow as ground wire.
Now connect the wires by the use of plastic wire connectors. The way you do it is first twist the wires together and then use the plastic connector to push it over the wires safe in place. Finally push the wires in the wall box.
Now install the faceplate of the antique sconces using the installation instructions that came with the lighting device. Sometimes you will find screws included in the kit as well, so you can use those.
When you install the wall sconces lamps it is easier than other types of lights because you will find that many wall sconces can usually only be installed in one position, so there is no chance of screwing it up. SO make sure you read the directions properly as you might find something similar to 'install as shown'. This means that you have to install exactly as described in the graph, as there is no other position proper for installation.
As a last step turn on the breaker and enjoy your new set of antique sconces

Antique wall sconces are not only used for bringing extra light in particular area of a house, but also they are used for decorative purposes. They bring back a sense of history in the place when they are installed, and with good reason. The first wall sconces have been seen since the medieval times when they were used as torches that would last longer if tallow and a wick were used together. The torches were mounted in various metal mounting brackets and you could see them outside the walls of many castles.

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Many medieval themed movies still shows these, so next time you are watching such a film, take note of the wrought iron wall sconces displayed.

These antique lighting fixtures are commonly found in arts and crafts stores and various lighting shops over the internet. As many are vintage originals, you can expect to spend a small fortune for some of them, but you will find some great bargains at times as well.

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	Dale Tiffany 2725/1LTW Henderson Wall Sconce Light, White and Art Glass Shade List Price: $166.50 Sale Price: $133.20
	Tiffany-Stained Glass Wall Sconce with Art Glass glass from the Mission Collection by Dale Tiffany. Dimensions: 5.00 H 14.00 W

	Lite Source LS-16350AB Rhine Halogen Wall Lamp, Antique Brass List Price: $115.50 Sale Price: Too low to display
	A great reading light for the bedroom or favorite chair, this swing arm features a clean design and a warm, sleek antique brass finish. A dimmer allows you vary the light output. Easy to install, you can just plug this light into any standard wall outlet...

	World Imports Lighting 9002S-36 Dark Sky Essen 1-Light Wall Sconce, Antique Pewter, 6-Inch Width 6-3/4-Inch Height 9-Inch Extension List Price: $70.00 Sale Price: $37.80
	Finish:Antique Pewter, Light Bulb:(1)100w A19 Med F Incand The Dark Sky Essen Collection combines style with function while giving you a wide variety of colors and sizes.

	Murray Feiss WB1560AF/BS Ethan Collection 1-Light Wall Sconce, Antique Forged Iron Finish with Clear Glass Shade List Price: $154.50 Sale Price: Too low to display Used From: $87.55
	Light Bulb:(1)60w A19 Med C Incand Antique Forged Iron and Brushed Steel finished body and canopy. Clear glass shade.

	Eurofase 13737-016 Brunswick 1-Light Wall Sconce, Antique Bronze/Opal List Price: $39.60 Sale Price: $34.20

	Dale Tiffany TH80099 Wall Sconce Light, Antique Golden Sand and Glass Shade List Price: $112.50 Sale Price: $90.00
	Finish:Antique Golden Sand, Light Bulb:(1)40w A15 Med F Incand Garden Leaf Wall Sconce

	Landmark 361-VA Tiffany Buckingham 1-Light Sconce, 9-Inch, Vintage Antique with Tiffany Style Glass List Price: $225.00 Sale Price: $142.29
	Finish:Vintage Antique, Light Bulb:(1)75w A19 Med F Incand This attractive wall sconce features a sturdy iron construction with a new stained glass design which provides it with a fashion-forward aesthetic...

	Murray Feiss WB1238BRB One-Light Stirling Castle Collection Wall Bracket, British Bronze with Antique Excavation Glass Shade List Price: $277.50 Sale Price: Too low to display
	The Murray Feiss WB1238BRB is a 1LT Wall Sconce in the British Bronze Finish. This light fixture is from the ADA Collection and is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) & Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) Approved.

	Lite Source LS-16977 Kayson Wall Sconce Lite, Antique Bronze with Frost Glass Shade List Price: $67.50 Sale Price: $38.45
	Finish:Antique Bronze, Shade:Frosted Glass, Light Bulb:(1)60w B10 Cand F Incand Kayson wall sconce.

	Flipo FLA-SERAF-WS-AB Pacific Accents Serafina Wall Sconce - Antique Brass List Price: $0.00 Sale Price: $45.00
	Candlelight is an easy way to change the mood of your surroundings - creating a soothing environment after a long day, adding sophistication for parties, or enhancing romance for a night in. However, the potential for drip