Pair of sconces

British or Irish

18th–19th century

Not on view

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Title: Pair of sconces
Date: 18th–19th century
Culture: British or Irish
Medium: Glass; gilt bronze
Dimensions: Height (each): 34 in. (86.4 cm)
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: The Sylmaris Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1930
Object Number: 30.120.265, .266
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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