Dan Johnson's Antique Lighting Museum: DJ501
A few examples of antique Single Arm Sconces follow.
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Pair of c.1905 Craftsman Sconces with Original Art Glass Shades #S72803C: These lamps are far more beautiful than the photos show. In order to show the fixture detail I lost the shade color. The last three photos are the true shade beauty. Each lamp comes out about 11" from the wall and is 12" in length.


   
   

Pair of Detailed Bronze Sconces with Hand Blown Opalescent Swirl Shades #S72704B: RARE! Early 20th century. Very impressive. Very heavy. Each lamp comes out about 10.5" from the wall and has a total length of 25"! Each hand blown shade measures about 6" x 6".


   

Pair of Solid Brass Sconces with Hand Painted Shades #S12005D: Each lamp comes out from the wall for a distance of 6.5". The total length of each is 10.5". The shade bottom diameter is 4".


   

Pair of Solid Polished Brass Sconces with Very Rare Frosted Crystal Holophane Shades #S71404B: c.1910. The beautiful shades are part of Holophane's Art Glass Series. Rare indeed! The sconces were for gas use and have been converted to electricity. Each lamp comes 11.5" out from the wall.


Pair of Sconces #S62300C


   

Pair of Polished Brass Sconces with Cut and Frosted Shades #S10804A: The total length of each lamp is 10". Each comes out from the wall for a distance of 7". Each shade has a bottom diameter of 5".


   

Pair of All Original Solid Brass Sconces #S102204B: Each lamp comes out about 7" from the wall and has a total length of 10". Rewired and OK at up to 75 watts each.


   

Pair of c.1950 Brass Sconces #S12005A: Quite smart. Each lamp comes out 7.5" from the wall and has a total length of 6.5". The width of each is 5.4". Rewired.


     

Pair of Miller Silver Plate Candle Sconces #S111403C: Beautiful. Each lamp comes 6.5" out from the wall and is 10" in length including the special star fire bulbs.


     

Pair of c.1910 Bradley and Hubbard Candle Sconces #S111403A: Nickel over solid brass. Classic detail. Each lamp comes out 7" from the wall and is 7.25" in length including the special flickering candle bulb. Rewired.


       

Pair of Gas Sconces with Dolphin and Leaf Detail #S71404D: c.1907-10. The fancy fixtures are solid brass with a rich silver patina. Please note the leaf and Dolphin detail. The Holophane shades have a crosshatch design with a tear drop ruffled edge. Wired and OK at up to 100 watts.


     

Set of Three Detailed Solid Brass Sconces with Deeply Embossed Satin Milk Glass Shades #S21105A: c.1920's. Rewired. Can be used in either the up or down position as the photos show. Each lamp has a total length of 18" and comes out from the wall for a distance of about 6.5". Each lovely shade has a bottom diameter of 4.5".


       

A Pair of Fancy Brass Sconces with Holophane Crystal Shades #S2700B: Each is 9" in length and comes out 7.5" from the wall. Rewired.


   

Pair of Arts and Crafts Sconces #S2104A: Each sconce comes out about 9.5" from the wall and has a total length of 13". The bottom shade diameter is about 6.5". The beautiful round, art glass shades do have some hairline damage. This does not effect the beauty but it is there and must be mentioned.


 
   

Pair of Textured Copper and Amber Art Glass Lanterns #S72803B: These lamps are much nicer than the photos show. I had to use flash to show detail. They really are much richer in color. Each lamp is 10.5" in length and 5.5" in width.


   

c.1905 Solid Brass Sconces with Rare Original Etched Shades #S41303B: Each lamp comes out about 8" from the wall and has a total length of 9". Fine and beautiful.


     

c.1920 Solid Brass Sconces with Rare Iridescent Acid Etched Shades #S32203A: Not only are the shades rare but the sconces themselves are very rare. Note the detail to the solid brass. Even an acorn "finial". Each lamp comes out for a distance of 6" from the wall. The total length of each is 11.5". They have been rewired and are OK up to 100 watts each. Note: There are some very small "flea bites" on the shade edges. This is normal for shades of this delicacy and age. Four of this rare sconces are available!


     

Pair of Solid Brass and Bronze Sconces with Original Etched Shades #S3606C: c.1910. Each lamp comes out about 6" from the wall and has a total length of 10.5". Note the tassel detail.


   

Finely Cast Solid Brass Sconces #S122102B: These sconces were originally gas fueled. We have wired them for electricity and they are safe up to 60 watts. The shades are original cut and frosted grape pattern. Each lamp is 11.5" in length and comes out about 10" from the wall. The back plate measures 10.5" x 4".


     

Pair of Gas Sconces with Original Acid Etched Shades #S72803F: c.1890. Each lamp comes out 14.5" from the wall and has a shade diameter of 8". Wired and OK for up to 75 watts.


     

Pair of c.1911 Sconces with Original Gillander Shades #S41303A: These single arm sconces are solid brass with Nickel plate. Striking. Each lamp comes out about 6" from the wall and has a total length of about 10".


     

Pair of Special Solid Brass Torch Sconces #S11203B: c. 1910. Very unusual. Each lamp comes out about 9" from the wall. The detailed back plate measures 6" x 7". Each acid etched shade measures 5.25" in diameter.


     
   

Special Pair of Antique Bronze Wall Sconces with "Double Dolphin" Etched Shades #S32203D: Early 20th century. The bronze back plates are decorated with a detailed "fish scale" pattern. Each fixture retains the original on-off switch but also they can be controlled with a wall switch. There are three photos of the frosted and acid etched shades. At the bottom of each I tried to show the double Dolphin design. The top shade edge is bevel cut. Each lamp comes out 7.5" from the wall. Each has a total length of 10.5" and total width of 5.5". Striking!


   

Pair of Original Silver Plate Over Solid Bronze Sconces #S1903A: c.1910. Each lamp is 8" in length and comes out about 7.25" from the wall. The bottom shade diameter is 4.5".


   

Pair of Antique Nickel Over Brass Sconces with Vaseline Glass Shades #S72803D: Each lamp comes out for a distance of 7" from the wall and has a total length of 9". The shade color is most true in the last photo.


     

Pair of Striking Copper Finish Indoor/Outdoor Lantern Sconces #S111403D: c.1950's-1960's. High quality. Each lamp comes out for a distance of 6.5" from the wall and is 11" in length.


     

Pair of Special Solid Brass Torch Sconces #S11203B: c. 1910. Very unusual. Each lamp comes out about 9" from the wall. The detailed back plate measures 6" x 7". Each acid etched shade measures 5.25" in diameter.


     

Pair of c.1907 Sconces #S3603A: This is a wonderful pair of Nickel plate over solid brass sconces. Each comes out 9" from the wall and measures 7.5" from the top of the arm to the bottom of the shade. The crystal frosted and cut shades have a bottom diameter of 5.5". They have been rewired at are OK at 100 watts in an up position and 60 watts in a down position.


     

Pair of Special "Swing Arm" Brass Sconces with Rare Shades #S122903D: c.1910. Fine hand etched shades. Each lamp comes out 14" from the wall in the most extented position and is about 14" in total length.


     

Pair of Detailed Solid Brass Sconces with Opalescent Swirl Ruffle Shades #S72904A: This pair is far more beautiful than the photos show. Each lamp comes out about 8.25" from the wall. Each has a total length of 9.5". The bottom shade diameter is 6".


 

Pair of Brass Sconces with Frosted Ribbed Shades #S2700A: Each has a length of 8" and comes out 7.5" from the wall. Rewired.


     

Dark Bronze Sconces with Rare Diamond Ruffle Crystal Shades #S1902C: c.1910. Each sconce is 6" in length and comes out 9" from the wall. Each beautiful shade measures 6" in bottom diameter.


   

Pair of Nickel Sconces with Rare Crystal Pattern Shades #S41303C: c.1910. Each lamp comes out 5.5" from the wall. Seven inches is the total length.

     

Pair of c.1920 Sconces with Original Acid Etched Shades #S111403B: Each lamp comes out for a distance of 8" from the wall and is 10" in length. Fine detail.


   

Pair of Solid Brass Sconces with Custard Glass Shades #S71204A: Each lamp comes out about 7.5" from the wall and has a total length of 7". Each shade has a top diameter of 5".


   

Pair of Brass Sconces with Delicate Detailed Clear and Frosted Shades #S71404C: Warm silver patina over solid brass. Each lamp comes out 8" from the wall.


   

Pair of All Original Solid Brass Sconces #S102204B: Each lamp comes out about 7" from the wall and has a total length of 10". Rewired and OK at up to 75 watts each.

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