This fabulous brass gas/electric sconce has stunning, matching fish scale shades. The shades are dated “Patented Oct. 1, 1902”, and they’re in amazing condition! The sconce’s rich patina is a testament to the age of the fixture. We converted the gas arm, which faces upward, for use in today’s world. If you’d prefer, you can replicate the original look of this fixture by using a flicker bulb in the gas arm for effect, OR you can use up to a 60W bulb or its equivalent in each socket for maximum light.

This sconce has one paddle switch that controls both arms. Turn it once, and one of the arms will light up. Turn it again, and that light will go out and the other one will turn on. If you turn it again, both lights will come on. Turn it once more to turn the fixture off. You can also operate this sconce with a wall switch, and use the paddle switch to dictate which of the arms you would like to use. This fixture offers lots of versatility!

It could be perfect in a hallway, entranceway, staircase, dining room, bedroom, library, bathroom, etc. With the shades, it measures 12″ high by 8″ wide by 9 1/4″ deep. It’s rewired with a ground wire added to meet today’s electric codes.

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This is a beautiful pair of difficult-to-find mission style gas/electric sconces. They’re all brass with rich patina, and the neck of each fitter ring is dated Feb 23 ’04. The glass shades are also mission style (square), and they are vintage to match the age of the sconces. We converted the gas arm on each sconce to electric so they can be used in today’s world. If you’d prefer, you can replicate the original look of these sconces by using a flicker bulb in the upward-facing gas arms for effect, OR you can use up to a 60W bulb or its equivalent in each socket.

Each sconce has one paddle switch that controls both arms. When you turn it the first time, one of the arms will light up. Turn it again, and that light will go out and the other one will come on. Turn it again for both lights to be lit, and turn it once more for both lights to turn off. You can also operate this sconce with a wall switch, and use the paddle switch to select the arms you’d prefer to be lit. These sconces provide lots of versatility!

These could work well in a dining room, living room, bedroom, library, flanking a fireplace or a bookcase, in an entryway, hallway, bathroom, etc. With the shades, each sconce measures 14 1/2″ tall by 6″ wide by 10″ deep. Each is rewired with a ground wire added to meet today’s electric codes.

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This single brass gas/electric sconce with Gillinder shades has rich patina. It also has patent dates of Sept. 20, 1896 and Dec. 9, 1890 on the fitter rings of the fixture. Each shade is dated Aug. 18, 1908 on the rim. The design on the shades is often referred to as a pineapple motif. We converted the gas arm to electric for use in today’s world. If you’d prefer, you can replicate the original look of this fixture by using a flicker bulb in the gas arm for ambiance, OR you can use up to a 60W bulb or its equivalent in each socket.

The sconce has one paddle switch that controls both arms. Turn it once, and one of the arms lights up. Turn it again, and that arm goes out and the other one lights up. If you turn it again, both lights will come on. Turn it once more to turn the fixture off. You can also operate this sconce with a wall switch, and use the paddle switch to dictate which of the arms you would like to use. This fixture offers lots of versatility!

It could be perfect in an entranceway, a hallway, stairwell, dining room, bedroom, library, bathroom, etc. With the shades, it measures 14″ high by 7 1/2″ wide by 10″ deep. It’s rewired with a ground wire added to meet today’s electric codes.

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This signed Phoenix Lighting copper sconce would be perfect for outdoor use. It hails from the mid-1940s when Phoenix Lighting operated in New York. Remnants of its original label are featured in our photos. It has cloudy looking stained glass panels in excellent condition, and it also has a rich patina from years of outdoor use. The sconce has a reflector plate on the inside, which helped to generate more light in its day.

In addition to outdoor use, this petite sconce could also be used indoors — in a barn, a garage, a small entranceway, etc. It’s perfect for a small space that needs that extra bit of light. It measures 10″ high by 4″ wide by 6″ deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

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This very unusual pair of 2+2 gas/electric sconces hail from c. 1890-1905. The fitter rings are dated Sept 23 ’90 (that’s 1890!) and marked Made in USA. The sconces are large and made of brass with a beautiful patina. We opted not to convert the gas arms, so they are aesthetic only. We rewired the electric arms and added a ground wire to bring them up to code. Each electric arm has a beautiful etched glass shade. We even have an extra one, which we’ll include at no additional charge. Always good to have a spare in case one breaks!

These fixtures can be operated at the sconces by the turn switches, or the switches can be placed in the ON position so you can use a wall switch to turn them on and off.

These would be perfect for a larger space, like a great room, a dining room, a living room, a large entryway, a library, master bedroom, large staircase, etc. With the shades, they measure 18 1/2″ wide by 16″ high by 14 1/2″ deep. The wall plate is 5″ in diameter, which is large enough to cover a standard junction box. As noted above, these are rewired with a ground wire added.

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This rare set of four signed Empire sconces are pewter. They have a gold wash and rich patina. c. 1905. The Empire Lamp Company operated in Chicago in the early 1900s. The color of each sconce varies ever so slightly from one sconce to another; mentioning for accuracy only. These sconces can be independently operated at the sconces by the switch on each one, or they can be placed in the “on” position and operated by a wall switch.

Perfect for a living room, bedroom, dining room, entrance-way, stairwell, hallway, office, etc. They measure 9 1/4″ wide by 12 3/4″ high with the bulbs (9 1/2″ without the bulbs) by 4 1/4″ deep.

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This cast iron candle sconce hails from about the mid-1800s. It has a pretty heart design. A long time ago, someone painted it black to freshen it up, which was common back then. Most of that black paint has flaked off, but we chose to leave the remainder because it attests to the age of the piece. It mounts on the wall with a single nail. The candle is included in the sale.

Perfect for ambiance or extra light in any room of the house. Measures 5 1/2″ high by 2 3/4″ wide by 2 3/4″ deep without the candle.

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This petite clip-on light is designed for use on a picture frame or a headboard. The clip is chartreuse in color, and the socket is nickel with an on/off switch, c. 1940s. The tiny, vintage clip-on shade is antique white and lined.

We’ve had several of these in our inventory over the years, and our customers have put them all to good use. Perfect for reading in bed, for illuminating a painting on the wall, or as a nightlight in any room. Measures 6″ high with the bulb and shade by 2 1/2″ across the clip by 3 1/2″ deep. Rewired.

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This vintage white porcelain barn lantern, c. 1930s, is showing its age, especially on the top of the shade. The original red paint on the arm constantly dripped on the white shade, creating a red stain (read “character”) on the top side of the shade. Some rust is visible along the rim on both sides of that red line. The inside, which was protected from the elements, is in very good condition. The fixture is rusty steel with much of its original red paint, which is flaking in places. The fitter cap is signed MULTI. The flange that attaches the lantern to the wall is a replacement. This fixture can handle the elements, so there’s no need to protect it under a porch roof or other overhang.

Perfect for a barn, garage, shed, back door, rustic cabin, etc. A wall switch is required to operate the fixture. It measures 7″ high by 14″ across the shade by 26″ deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

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This petite copper outdoor wall sconce, c. 1930s, has a rich patina, a few blemishes, and five chipped ice glass panels that are all original. The bottom is open for easy access to the bulb when it needs to be changed. This fixture can be used inside or outdoors. If it’s used outside, it doesn’t have to be under a porch roof. It’s designed to tolerate the elements. A wall switch inside the house is required to operate this sconce.

Perfect for porch, foyer, next to the garage door, on or in the barn, etc. Measures 8″ high by 5 1/2″ wide by 6 1/2″ deep. Rewired with ground wire added.

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