| Accession # | 41.980.78a-b |
|---|---|
| Retailer | Herter Brothers |
| Maker | Unknown |
| Title | Wall Sconce, 1 of 8 |
| Date | ca. 1881 |
| Medium | Brass, glass |
| Dimensions | 19 11/16 x 9 1/2 x 14 7/16 in. (50 x 24.1 x 36.7 cm) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. William E. S. Griswold in memory of her father, John Sloane |
| Location | American Identities: Centennial Era |
| Description | Brass gas wall sconce (a) with glass shade (b); one of set of eight, 41.980.75-82. Symmetrical reticulated back plate: large anthemion at top above circular section with main attachment to armature supporting lamp proper; below a shield shape and below than an inverted smaller anthemion flanked by symmetrical scrolls. Armature supporting lamp is scrolling open design topped by grotesque animal head. Lamp proper in five sections; large cup-shape main section with solid liner; reticulated cover; two-part narrow annular collar; reticulated cylindrical neck now containing electric light bulb receptacle; reticulated circular globe bracket with four screws. Six-lobed baluster shape frosted glass shade with etched classically inspired floral garlands. Originally gas, now electrified. |
