Dan Johnson's Antique Lighting Museum: DJ505 A few examples of antique Direct Wall Mounts follow.
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Deco Porcelain Sconces with ORIGINAL White Glass Shades #S32700C: Each lamp comes out 8" from the wall. The base mount measures 5" square.
Unusual Pair of Bronze Wall Mount Sconces #S122903C: The round domed shades are prismatic crystal. Each measures about 5.5" x 5.5" and comes out for a distance of 4" from the wall.
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