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ITEM #: (WA), 4 1/8" w. X 14 1/2" h.

Pewter or Dark Antique

Candle-$70                      Electric $80

A pair of sconces were found in the study of George Washington's Headquarters at Rock Hill, in Rockingham, New Jersey.  It is this pair that our Washington Sconce is a tribute to.  Characteristic of the originals, our Washington Sconce is not only a wonderful general purpose light, but also fits nicely into special areas of Early American decor.
This sconce is tall and slender in design.  Visually, it is perfect for problem areas such as framing a main entrance in a narrow foyer or window in a narrow stairway landing.  The Washington Sconce will conform beautifully to this kind of area without looking crowded or cramped.  An obvious choice where a pair is appropriate, the Washington Sconce is also perfect for the single sconce needed to accent a small hallway table, floral or dried arrangement, or any of the many areas in Early American decor that you may wish to highlight.

The shop photo on this page shows a solid forming wire being set into the edge of the sconce face.  This is done using a creasing stake, hand set and tinners hammer.  In the early 1800s this  process could be achieved by using a newly invented, small and simple, hand-cranked machine.  This type of machine was commonly referred to as a "hand jenny".