An original 1920s pair of heavy brass sconces by the Mitchell Vance Company out of New York. The sconces were original to a historic 1920 home in Greenville, SC. The lights were removed during a renovation and received new wiring and sockets. Believe the etched floral glass shades are original.
The backplates could be bronze, but might be brass. They have a bronzed look to them and are nicely oxidized. The shade holders are brass and have pull chain cut outs that have been spun to the back so you don't see them, as the new sockets do not have pull chains, which would be unnecessary with a wall switch. Shade holders have 2.25" fitters. Sockets take medium base (standard) bulbs.
Globes have minor flea bites on fitter rims and one has a very small flea bit on the top rim. One back plate has a small mystery hole drilled through it, shown in the photo; could have been for a mounting screw.
Backplates are 14.5 high and 4.5 wide. Extension from wall is about 5.25" w/o the globes, a bit more with the globes in place. Weight is 4 pounds 1 ounce each w/o globe. 5 pounds 8 ounces each with globes.
Total width with globes is about 11".
This is a fine pair of sconce lights, and a solid example of the style that transitioned from art noveau to art deco to Hollywood Regency.
Note we have a Mitchell Vance chandelier from the same home, listed separately.
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