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Sconce

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-23609

Description

Tinned sheet iron wall sconce. Back is plain sheet w/ slightly ribbed edges. Circular top w/ scalloped edges and hole at center for hanging. Semi-circular base w/ candle support.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sconces
sheet metal
iron (metal)
tinning
Iron
Tinned
SCONCE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

13 x 4.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1791

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