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Pair of wall sconces

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

ca. 1900

GUSN

GUSN-259309

Description

Pair of wall sconces, oval back plate with scrolled escutcheon at top and floral medalloin in center. Twelve faceted crystal prisms radiate out from the center medallion. Two brass arms extend out from either side of the oval back, each arm terminates with a candle light fixture. Additional crystal prisms hang from each arm. Candelabra bulbs, electric wiring.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sconces
brass (alloy)
prisms
electric wiring
Sconce

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 7 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the children of Arthur and Susan Cabot Lyman

Accession Number

1951.205

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