Maria Theresa-Style Gilt-Metal and Glass Sconces
Pair of Maria Theresa-Style Gilt-Metal and Glass Sconces
20th century, the six-light sconces with mirrored backplates, with glass-clad metal arms and glass spire-mounted coronas hung with swags of drops, the glass candle cups with molded glass prism rings, with more swags hung below.
h. 28-1/2", w. 21-1/4", d. 22"
Condition Report: In good "as found" condition. Mirrored backs and gilt frames in good condition with light rubbing. There are a number of losses to the drop prisms suspended from the bobeches, with approximately 45 missing. There is a sizable chip to one bobeche. Scattered losses to other prisms. The upper set of arms on one fixture is loose and needs to be tightened. The finials on top of each lower center are broken. There are no drop finials from the same rings.
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Pair of Maria Theresa-Style Gilt-Metal and Glass Sconces
20th century, the six-light sconces with mirrored backplates, with glass-clad metal arms and glass spire-mounted coronas hung with swags of drops, the glass candle cups with molded glass prism rings, with more swags hung below.
h. 28-1/2", w. 21-1/4", d. 22"
Condition Report: In good "as found" condition. Mirrored backs and gilt frames in good condition with light rubbing. There are a number of losses to the drop prisms suspended from the bobeches, with approximately 45 missing. There is a sizable chip to one bobeche. Scattered losses to other prisms. The upper set of arms on one fixture is loose and needs to be tightened. The finials on top of each lower center are broken. There are no drop finials from the same rings.