Sconce

Object Name:

Sconce

Object ID:

1967.032.096

Place of Origin:

Enfield, NH

Description:

Wall sconce (candle holder). Mahogany. Tall, thin backboard (0.2" thick), all one piece, cut in decorative shape. Lower section 12" high with scalloped top edge. Flat bottom with narrow edge on sides and front. Upper section somewhat heart-shaped with three heart-shaped finials, outer ones each with a 0.2" diameter hole. Central finial much larger than others, with 1.1" diameter hole. Shelf at bottom, 3.5" deep, with front and side pieces 0.7" high, nailed in place, with mitered corners. Entire piece made of one piece of wood. Wax remnant on shelf.

Material:

Wood
Mahogany

Dimensions:

H-31.6 W-7.5 D-3.5 inches

Provenance:

Believed to be from Shaker Village, Enfield, NH, and used by Rock-Millen families of Lebanon, NH.

Credit Line:

Gift of Ethel Rock Millen

People:

Millen, Ethel Rock (1890-1980)

Subjects:

Candlestands, Sconces