This copper wall sconce has a portrait of a woman's face in 3/4 view, a pair of wings framing her head as in Mercury. The rectangular backing sweeps down in two arms to cup a candle holder. Included is an eight and a half inch white candle. Arts and Crafts style and period.

Weight (lbs): 3
Height (In.): 19.75
Width (In.): 8
Depth (In.): 5
Size: 19.75 x 8.0 x 5.0"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Copper
Date: C. 1900
Provenance: N/A
Condition: Patination along the entirety with green concentrated at the joining of metal.
History: Copper has been an essential material to man since pre-historic times. In fact, one of the major "ages" or stages of human history is named for a copper alloy, bronze. Copper and its many alloys have played an important role in many civilizations, from the ancient Egyptians, Romans to modern day cultures around the world. Here, you will find a number of reference materials detailing the role that copper has played throughout human civilization for thousands of years.
Condition: Patination along the entirety with green concentrated at the joining of metal. History: Copper has been an essential material to man since pre-historic times. In fact, one of the major "ages" or stages of human history is named for a copper alloy, bronze. Copper and its many alloys have played an important role in many civilizations, from the ancient Egyptians, Romans to modern day cultures around the world. Here, you will find a number of reference materials detailing the role that copper has played throughout human civilization for thousands of years.