Offered here is a **beautiful antique Victorian gas-powered swing arm wall sconce**, featuring an **exceptionally ornate cast metal arm** with classic **scroll and foliate Victorian detailing**. This is truly **one of the nicest gas swing-arm sconces you’re likely to find**, both in design and overall presence.

The **cast swing arm** displays rich, deeply molded ornamentation and retains excellent definition. On the **gas stem**, there appears to be a **patent date of 1903**, placing this piece squarely in the **turn-of-the-century gas lighting era**, when craftsmanship and decorative appeal were at their peak.

The lamp is fitted with a **very elegant glass shade**, clear with a **frosted glass overlay**, giving it a refined, soft appearance when lit. The shade complements the ornate arm beautifully and is appropriate to the period.

**Measurements:**

* Approx. **12" long when folded**

* Approx. **20" long when fully extended**

* Shade measures approx. **5" x 5"**

* Overall **excellent antique condition**

* Cast arm is solid with no noted damage

* Glass shade has **minor edge wear at the bottom opening**, typical of age and use

* Edge wear is **not noticeable when the shade is installed/hanging**

* Displays exceptionally well

This sconce exemplifies the **elegance and mechanical ingenuity of Victorian gas lighting**, and would make a stunning addition to an antique lighting collection, restoration project, or period interior.

**This is truly as nice a Victorian gas swing arm sconce as you’re going to find.**

Please review all photos and measurements carefully.

**Please ask me any questions before bidding.**

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