Sconce
NameSconce
Maker
Maria Luisa Delgado
CultureHispanic-American
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)
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.
