This type of sconce, often called a “swing lamp,” was designed to hold an oil lamp or burner and often features ornate cast iron designs. It typically includes a wall bracket for mounting and allows the sconce arm to swing side to side.
While you can find replicas of these in many box stores, this one is the real deal, circa the Civil War period.
This type of sconce, often called a “swing lamp,” was designed to hold an oil lamp or burner and often features ornate cast iron designs. It typically includes a wall bracket for mounting and allows the sconce arm to swing side to side.
While you can find replicas of these in many box stores, this one is the real deal, circa the Civil War period.
