Pair Red Painted
Tin Candle Sconces  

Northeast, ca. mid 19th century.

Tinsmith made, tall and slender, retaining old red paint applied early in their period of use. The red paint glows beautifully when candle-lit. Half-round wells holding cylindrical candle cups, the cups slotted to ease removal of candle stubs. Molded backplates with rolled edges topped by rounded crimped hoods.

They may be hung or rested on a chest, table, or shelf. About 13 inches tall x 4 3/8 wide x 3 deep.