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Sconce

Maker Maria Luisa Delgado

Datemid-1970s/ donor

Place madeSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States, North America

MediumMetal, glass

Dimensions18 11/16 x 2 15/16 in. (47.5 x 7.5 cm)

ClassificationsLighting Device

Credit LineGift of Maurice M. Dixon Jr.

Object numberA.1996.1.3v

DescriptionPair of lyre-shaped mirrored candlesconces w/leaves. Center of "Lyre" is a vert. mirror panel edged w/spiral tin strips. Tri-lobed elements are soldered to the top/bottom of the Lyre: the bobeche is attached at the bottom joint, supported by a curved bracket; a rosette surmounts the top element. Repousee leaves project from the perimeter of the lyre. Stamps: serrated circle, serrated crescent, serrated bar (on rosette), lg. single-dot punch and sm. single-dot punch. The latter was used to outline most of the pieces used in the sconces.

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