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Wall sconce

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-258305

Description

Wall sconce [a] with crystal prisms and glass globe [b]. Sconce has a round base plate that affixes to wall, plain vertical post, and scalloped edged ring that supports the glass globe and hanging crystal prisms. Glass globe is pear shaped with flared rim and etched with a floral and grape cluster motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sconces
Sconce

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 1/2 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1951.202.1ab

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