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Michael Faraday Sconces

$13,900per set
£10,740.16per set
€12,416.64per set
CA$19,641.70per set
A$22,029.48per set
CHF 11,536.50per set
MX$267,679.65per set
NOK 146,494.19per set
SEK 138,886.81per set
DKK 92,683.71per set

About the Item

Rare pair of spectacular Victorian wall scones with hanging crystals. Designed with three silver plate arms connected by swags of hanging crystals. Cut-glass center spear topped by a cascading “fountain” of silver and crystal. Named after British scientist Michael Faraday famous for his studies on the interaction between light and magnetism and the chemical history of a candle.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Rewired: These sconces have been electrified. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ALSKL61971stDibs: U1006218438496

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