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Pair of wall sconces

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-258294

Description

Pair of wall sconces. Each sconce has three c-shaped arms with hanging crystal drops and beaded chains. Originally gas, then electrified.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sconces
copper alloy
crystal (lead glass)
beads (pierced objects)
electric wiring
Sconce

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

17 x 10 x 14 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the children of Arthur and Susan Cabot Lyman

Accession Number

1951.200

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