Two sconce back plates

anonymous, c. 1725 - c. 1750

Candle holders could be attached to these two plates. Sconces provided wall lighting. Back plates were decorative and also protected the wall from candle flames. < Faience > sconces did not reflect light as strongly as those with silver or mirrored back plates.

  • Artwork typeplaat, achterplaat
  • Object numberBK-NM-12400-14-B
  • Dimensionsheight 33 cm x width 21 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Two sconce back plates

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-12400-14-B

  • Description

    Achterplaat van een wandarm van faïence, ovaal cartouchevormig, met twee koppen en twee leeuwen boven een uitgespaard vak waarop een bloemtak in blauw.

Creation

  • Creation

    plateelbakkerij: anonymous, Delft

  • Dating

    c. 1725 - c. 1750

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 33 cm x width 21 cm

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  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of the heirs of J.F. Loudon, The Hague

  • Acquisition

    gift 1916

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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