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Oval shaped tin sheet has outward sloping sides; at bottom center, perpendicular to bottom is a "question mark" shaped handle arm with a scalloped circular crimped bobeche; inside is a C-shaped candle holder; punched in upper center is a hole for hanging; olive green front; black back; front appears to be "antiqued" with black paint; possibly repainted.
sconces
sheet metal
iron (metal)
tinning
Iron
Tinned
SCONCE
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
11.875 x 8.625 x 5.25 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1060
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