Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mermaid Sconces

Description

Intricately cast gilt bronze light sconces depicting Melusine--a two-tailed mermaid that was a traditional subject of medieval and early renaissance … more Intricately cast gilt bronze light sconces depicting Melusine--a two-tailed mermaid that was a traditional subject of medieval and early renaissance art. These sconces were reclaimed from a 1926 San Francisco Pacific Heights home. Originally designed for holding candles, they were converted to be electric and given shades (included) They have wax candle stems and accept a standard based E26 light bulb. less