Sconce

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Sconce

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.33

Description

Candleholder: saucer-shaped, with one side swept up to form handle for hanging, terminating in hook to hold conical handled douter; short cylindrical socket; painted light blue; on bottom, in knot-like device: "PERRY / SON / & CO. / ENGLAND."

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Perry Son & Company

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1867 Date made: r. 1834 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5 in

Width

9-1/2 in

Depth

7 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 x 9 1/2 x 7 in. (12.7 x 24.1 x 17.8 cm)

Dimension Description

Douter

Length

2-1/2 in

Diameter

1-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (6.4 x 3.2 cm)

Material

Tinned sheet iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Douter missing.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Servant's Room #1, 2F