2-candle sconce (pair)

1800-1860

Measurements

11-3/4 in x 8-1/8 in x 3-3/4 in

Materials

Tinned sheet iron

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Hugh R. and Bayard Sharp

Accession Number

1977.565

Condition Notes

1977.565.1 has a short tear on the right side of the ovoid hood or pediment.

Provenance

Although not confirmed in writing, this pair of sconces likely belonged to H. Rodney Sharp, father of the donors.

Comments

The pair of wall sconces, made of soldered sheet iron parts, has a gallery formed by a low, circular strap of iron that contains two candle cups.  A rectangular back has an ovoid hood or pediment at the top with a crimped band around the edge.  The sides of the bac and the top of the gallery are rolled around iron wire for strength.  Additional strength comes from the folded molding strips running vertically just inside the sides of the back.  The sconces attach to the wall with small hanging loops soldered to the outside of the back.