Sconces

British or Irish

1810–20

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 728

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Title: Sconces
Date: 1810–20
Geography: Possibly made in Ireland; Possibly made in England
Culture: British or Irish
Medium: Cut glass, gilt bronze
Dimensions: H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Diam. 24 in. (61 cm)
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1934
Object Number: 35.75.2, .3
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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