Sconce

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Sconce

Entry/Object ID

VC.59.313

Description

Candle sconce: candleholder and drip shelf on bracket attached to reflector; reflector rectangular, with semi-circular top; reflector grooved and ridged, and top crimped, for ornamentation and added strength.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1810

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

4-1/2 in

Length

11-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (11.4 x 28.6 cm)

Material

Tinned sheet iron

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Prototype of this type of sconce seems to be silver sconce of c. 1810, of similar but better proportioned shape, made in London.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Complex, Ferry House - Bar