Sconce
1750-1755 (made)
| Place of origin |
Wall sconce of carved and gilt wood. Irregular frame-work of wood with a festoon of flowers, rococo ornament and two columns. In front are two branching lights. The mirror is modern.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Carved and gilded wood |
| Brief description | Sconce, gilded wood, English, 1750-1755 |
| Physical description | Wall sconce of carved and gilt wood. Irregular frame-work of wood with a festoon of flowers, rococo ornament and two columns. In front are two branching lights. The mirror is modern. |
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| Style | |
| Historical context | Small wall-hung candle sconces often had mirrors to reflect candle-light into the room. Thomas Chippendale included designs for such asymmetrical rococo sconces, which he called 'Gerandoles' in the Gentleman and Cabinet-makers Director (3rd ed 1762 plates CLXXVI and CLXXVII) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | W.25-1913 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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