Jan & John Maggs

Antiques and Art

A vintage pair of mirrored tin sconces

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A classic design, rendered in tin-plated steel. The applied mosaic consists of four concentric rings of small pieces of mirrored glass, with a circular piece at the center. The drip pans are crimped, and the sockets have rings at their top edge.

Although originally intended to be wired, there is no trace of electrification today, other than two holes in the bottoms of the sockets. They might easily be re-wired, but we’ve provided two 10p coins to cover the holes for use with candles.

Probably American, ca. 1900

Diameter: 7 ½”; Overall height: 10”; Depth: 5 ½”

Price: $325

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