Candle sconce
Category
Brassware
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass
Measurements
165 mm (Width)
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 939709.1
Summary
Brass candle sconce in three parts, possibly to be used as a portable/travelling sconce, consisting of: two candle holders on arms which twist in the centre to form a hanging ring; a swan-neck arm from which the candle holder arms are suspended, and a clamp which can be attached vertically or horizontally to a surface. The sconce is contained in (b) white cardboard box with a yellowing label for D.H. Evans & Company Ltd. along with two candle stubs.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).