Brass sconce: consisting of a cast brass baluster-shaped candle cup, wrought pan and wrought reflector; kidney-shaped pan approximately 3/4" deep; one hole punched through pan; rim of pan crimped over; reflector connected with five brass rivets; reflector of an abstract pattern with voids and stippled accents. Stippling accents not worn; 4 petalled floral element on reflector; candle cup riveted to bottom.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Notes
Dates: 1668 - 1699
Date made: r. 1668 - 1699
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
8-1/2 in
Diameter
8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 8 in. (21.6 x 20.3 cm)
Material
brass
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Scratches on pan around candle cup; repair to bottom of pan as evidenced by sloppy solder; some tears in brass.
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
VC.58.619 - Sconce - Part of set
General Notes
Note Type
General Note
Note
One of pair; brass sconce reproduced by Virginia metal crafters for American Heritage.
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Northwest Chamber/Prophet's
