Sconce

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Sconce

Entry/Object ID

MP.88.252

Description

Pair of four-light wall sconces with cut prisms hanging from drip pans: roughtly diamond-shaped, leafy plaque; lights branch from S-shaped brackets; center one stamped "153"; leafy decoration around candle sockets; prisms consist of a faceted, octagonal device above a rectangular drop with cut sides and pointed bottom; chains hang from exterior arms and meet at base of bracket; pointed drop hangs below; strap welded to back slips on L-bolt attached to wall; center light is stamped: "153."

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

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

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

12-1/4 in

Width

12-1/2 in

Depth

14-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (31.1 x 31.8 x 36.8 cm)

Material

Gilded bronze, Glass

Condition

Notes

Overall Analysis: See treatment report in object file.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Coralie Livingston Barton

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.88.251 - Sconce - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of pair

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Parlour