19th Century Brass Hurricane Wall Sconces with Glass Shades

Pair of brass Hurricane wall sconces, early 19th century, with…
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Pair of brass Hurricane wall sconces, early 19th century, with clear glass hurricane shades (2), approx. Height 45 cm. Provenance: Sotheby's, the Keith Okey collection at Denham court, lot 11, May 2010, Sydney. Collection of George and Adisa Pompei, Sydney

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  • Sconce - A light attached to a wall. Originally a candle holder that is attached to a wall with an ornamental bracket and sometimes with a reflective back plate, but now applied to an electric light that has been inspired by that design.

    In recent times the word has also come into use to desribe the candle holders on a candelabra.

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