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Pair of American Nautical Gimbaled Nickel Silver & Brass Wall Sconces, C. 1850

$6,500per set
£4,942.96per set
€5,701.47per set
CA$9,105.31per set
A$10,190.64per set
CHF 5,321.11per set
MX$124,326.42per set
NOK 67,544.45per set
SEK 64,095.53per set
DKK 42,575.87per set
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About the Item

Pair of American nautical gimbaled nickel silver over brass mounted wall sconces with bulbous flared amber glass shades. Gimbals kept candles straight in rough seas. Pair are candle powered and can be electrified if desired. Mid-19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    American Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Charleston, SC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: # 43701stDibs: LU88727673923

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