Two sconce back plates, anonymous, c. 1725 - c. 1750

Two sconce back plates, anonymous, c. 1725 - c. 1750

h c.33cm × w c.21cm More details

Candle holders could be attached to these two plates. Sconces provided wall lighting. Back plates were decorative and also protected the wall from candle flames. sconces did not reflect light as strongly as those with silver or mirrored back plates.

On display in room 0.7

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