Dan Johnson's Antique Lighting Museum: DJ507
A few examples of Rare Antique Sconces follow:
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Pair of Cast Bronze Sconces with Crackle Glass Shades #S121404B: Very rare fixtures with original patina. The glass color is an intense, fog light yellow similar to that used by the best lighting and auto manufacturers in the early to mid 20th century. Each lamp comes out from the wall for a distance of 9" and is 15.5" in total length. Each shade measures 7" in length and 5.25" in width. These outdoor lamps would also work nicely indoors.


     

Pair of Rare Craftsman Bronze Ships Lamps #S71204E: c.1910. Each lamps comes out for a distance of about 8.5" from the wall and has a total length of 8.5". Each frosted and clear shade has a 4" square bottom.


           

Pair of Gas/Electric Sconces with Crystal Crosshatch Shades #S53993A: c.1895. They come out a distance of about 14" from the wall and have a total length of 16.5". Rewired for electricity seeing there is not much call for gas lamps!


     
 

RARE Transportation (Steamship or Train) Sconces with Crystal Shades #S11602A: c.1913. Solid brass with warm grey brown patina. Some of the photos show the patina lighter than it actually is. I had to use flash which distorts the color but lets you see detail. Each sconce comes out from the wall for a distance of 9". The back plate measures 8" x 5". The distance from the arm top to the shade bottom is 6". The crystal shade has a 7" diameter.
This is a transportation lamp as it does not have shade screws which will unscrew over time with motion. Instead, there is a "magic" spring lock system which holds the shade secure with ship or train movement. It slides up to release the shade. The edge of the spring lock reads "Schroeder Lamp Works, Jersey City, NJ, Pat. 10.21.13".


     
       
     

Pair of Old Gas Sconces with Original Pale Blue Opalescent Shades #S111700A: c.1880-90. Each has a distance of 14" from the wall and is 20" long. Shade diameter is 8.5". Electrified. OK @ 200W each. These sconces are far more beautiful than the photos show.


       

A Pair of Rare c.1896 Polished Solid Brass Sconces with Crystal Crosshatch Shades #S102302A: Note the graduated sculptured arms. This is a very rare detail. The back plate measures 8" x 4". Each comes out about 9" from the wall and has a total length of about 12".


     

Pair of Rare Cranberry Coin Dot Sconces #S122903A: Early 20th century. Solid brass. Each sconce comes out about 8.5" from the wall and has a total length of 10". Each ruffled shade bottom has a diameter of 6.5".


       

Very, Very Special Square Art Glass Shade Sconces #S13100A: Each solid brass sconce has a blackened silver finish and is about 10" in length and comes out 13" from the wall. The square art glass shades are each about 5" square. Note the beautiful golden amber dot on the sculptured bottom. They are magnificent.


 
     

Rare Bronze Hand Sconces #S1902A: c.1905. Each sconce comes out 11" from the wall and is 12" in length. Rare handmade and hand cut buttercup swirl art glass shades.


   
     

Rare Cast Aluminum Sconce #S11202A: Very handsome indeed! This sconce comes out from the wall for about a distance of 11.5". It has a total length of about 15.5" and a shade diameter of 7". Rewired and OK @ 150 watts. Of course, as with most outdoor lighting, it can also be used indoors.


     

Rare Nickel on Solid Brass Sconces with Original Gill and Company Shades #S41303D: Each lamp has a distance from the wall of 8.5". The total length of each is 8".


   
       

Rare Hand Made Bronze "Duck Head Sconces" #S10401K: c.1905. This is a pair of wrought, hand hammered bronze "duck head" sconces with original acid finished cast art glass shades which are butterscotch, caramel, cream swirl. Each one comes 5" out from the wall and is 11" wide. The reason I call them Duck Head Sconces is that the tip of each arm above the shade looks like the graceful shape of a duck head!


       

Very Rare Bronze Sconces with Original Acid Cutback Satin Glass Shades #S10401G: c.1905-10. These lamps come out 9.25" from the wall and each back plate measures 8" x 5". The acid cutback shades are quite elegant. The surface design consists of lovely bows and flowers and I am afraid you will have to take my word for it as the photos are terrible!


       
 

Pair of Rare Lady and Ribbon Sconces #S102303A: Late 1890's. Solid Brass. Incredible acid etched shades. Each lamp is 18" in length and about 14" in width. Each comes out from the wall for a distance of 8.5".


 
     

Very Rare Pair of Gas/Electric Sconces Signed B&H: Made by Bradley and Hubbard. Original deep etched shades. Rewired for 60W up and down. Each lamp comes out from the wall for a distance of about 15" and is about 16" in length. Beautiful detail in the fixtures and shades.


   

Very Rare Sconces with Butterscotch Swirl Shades #S11700A: c.1910. Each sconce has a width of 18.5" and a height of 14". The come out about 9.5" from the wall. A very fine pair. You do not see quality and detail like this every day.


   

Rare Green Grape Sconces! #S121899B: c.1910 with original luscious green grape glass shades. Each shade has special designed heat vents in the shape of a grape. Each sconce has a length of 17.5". The solid brass has a rich warm patina. Rewired.

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