Sconce

Northeastern United States

1800-1860

Measurements

12 in x 4-5/8 in x 2-5/8 in

Materials

Tinned sheet iron

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.3681

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The wall sconce is made of sheet iron with edges rolled around wire for reinforcement. The sconce has a long, vertical rectangular back with rolled edges. A single candle holder is in the center of a gallery formed by a low, half-round strap with a rolled edge along the top. A semi-circular hood, folded forward to deflect smoke and heat, is at the top, and above a circular hanging hole.