Object Number 1960.0589 B, C

Object Name

Sconce

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

Jacob Hurd (Maker)
02/21/1702/1703-02/23/1758

Place of Origin

Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1729-1740

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Drip pan, upper surface; "HURD" stamped in an oval

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Molded, Quillwork

Dimensions (inches)

3.248 (H) , 6.299 (L) , 3.051 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

8.25 (H) , 16 (L) , 7.75 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

This sconce is attached to the wall and could not be weighed. As per previous cataloguer: Diameter of pan is 3 1/16". OL of arms is 6". OH and OW relate to bracket. OH of socket is 1 11/16".

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Quimby, Ian M. G. 1995 American Silver at Winterthur.
• Published: pp. 126-127, no. 81 a, b
[Book] Butler, Joseph T. 1967 Candleholders in America 1650-1900: A Comprehensive Collection of American and European Candle Fixtures Used in America.
• Published: p. 40.
[Book] Fales, Martha Gandy. 1973 Early American Silver.
• Published: p. 110, fig. no. 108