Dan Johnson's Antique Lighting Museum: DJ502 A few examples of antique Single Arm Holophane or Holophane Type Shade Sconces follow.
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Pair of Nickel Sconces with Holophane Lead Crystal Shades #S92699D: Due to the fact that each sconce comes out 12.5" from the wall and the great light from the lead crystal shades there is an "extra projection" factor. Along with simple elegance these sconces are perfect for use in a kitchen or bathroom. The photos show both the up and down positions for varied use depending on where you want light direction.
Each shade is marked Holophane at the top. The nickel plating is over solid brass. Rewired.
Pair of Nickel Sconces with Rare Crystal "Zipper" Shades #S121201A: Each sconce comes out for a distance of 9" from the wall. Each is about 9" in length with a width of 6.5". Bright and beautiful.
Pair of Large Nickel Over Bronze Sconces with c.1910 Holophane Crystal Shades #S101601C: Each lamp comes out 14.5" from the wall. The back plate measures 14" x 6". The bottom shade diameter is 10". Sparkling beauties!
Pair of Nickel Sconces with Petite Holophane Crystal Shades #S11203D: Each lamp is 9" in length and comes out about 6.25" from the wall. Shade diameter is 5.5".
Pair of Nickel Plate Solid Brass Sconces Signed "Franklin" #S3603B: c.1906. Each lamp comes out 10.5" from the wall and measures 9" from the arm top to the shade bottom. Each fine signed shade measures 6" in diameter at the bottom.
Pair of Sculptured Arm Nickel Over Solid Brass Sconces with Crystal Shades #S122102D: c.1912. The plating has been restored and each lamp is as bright as sunlight! Each sconce is 9" in length and comes out about 7" from the wall. Each crystal shade has a bottom diameter of 6".
Pair of Holophane and Solid Brass Single Arm Scones #S122102A: Detailed flower petal back plates Each lamp is 6.5" in length And comes out about 9" from the wall. The crystal shades are Holophane c.1908. Each has a diameter of about 5.5".
 
Polished Brass Sconces with Holophane E-3 Prismatic Crystal Shades #S41303E: c.1910. Whoops, I forgot to take measurements.
Pair of Antique Brass Sconces with Special "Thin" Holophane Crystal Shades #S72803E: Lovely. c.1920. Each lamp comes out about 7" from the wall and is 7.5" in length.
 
Polished Brass Sconces with Holophane E-3 Prismatic Crystal Shades #S41303E: c.1910. Whoops, I forgot to take measurements.
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 Solid Brass Sconces with RARE Jefferson (W.VA.) Prismatic Lead Crystal Shades #62300A: 11"L x 5.5"W(shade) x 9"Deep. The solid cast brass back plate with its fine detail measures 6.5"L x 4"W.
Embossed Pattern Brass Sconces with Rare Pagoda Holophane Shades Marked June '04 #S32203B: The pattern on the brass is difficult to see in the photos but it is a delicate shark skin like design. Each sconce is 7.5" in total length and comes out about 8" from the wall. They have been rewired and are OK at up to 1090 watts each in either the up or down position.
Pair of Fancy Nickel Plated Sconces with Holophane Crystal Crosshatch Shades #S71204C: Nickel plate over solid brass. The detailed back plate measures 7.5" x 5". Each lamp has a total length of 10.5" and comes out 7" from the wall.
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.
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