Digital Collections

Sconce

Object/Artifact

Sconce with a backplate the size of an ordinary ruler that is bent out at the bottom to accommodate the single candle socket and has a hole at the top for hanging. Soldered behind the candle socket is a strap of tin, 1 1/4" high, shaped and joined in a roughly semi-circular design.

76.152.10

Genesee Country Village and Museum

1825 - 1875

5-3/4 in

2-1/4 in

3-1/4 in

Tin

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