Eight Bronze Wall Sconces

19th century

EIGHT BRONZE WALL SCONCES (American, 19th century) installed in the Dining Room of Chateau-sur-Mer. Each sconce has three scrolling arms that supports three lights, which are covered by glass globes topped with a gilt bronze crown, the arms are elaborately decorated with gilt bronze scrolling. A gilt bronze satyr’s head is at the center of each fixture. The lights have been converted from gas to electricity.

American

bronze

gilt bronze

glass

Purchased by The Preservation Society of Newport County, 1969.

PSNC.4505.1 - .8