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

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

earthenware, 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. < Faience > sconces did not reflect light as strongly as those with silver or mirrored back plates.

On display in room 0.7

Color code: #CACAC8 Color code: #706A61 Color code: #444963 Color code: #2D3148 Color code: #9B9EA4 Color code: #0F1127
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