French Copper Sconce from Holophane, 1920s

Description

Fancy wall lamp by Holophane from the 1920s, transitional period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco. The wall arm is … more Fancy wall lamp by Holophane from the 1920s, transitional period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco. The wall arm is made of blackened cast iron, the lampshade of copper, in which a glass shade is inserted. The glass shade itself is fluted in the typical Holophane look and marked ''Holophane'' and ''Made in France'' on the rim. Also stamped into the glass is a patent number together with the expression ''Breveté S.G.D.G.''. This is the designation for a patent as it applied in France until 1968. The expression stands for ''Breveté Sans Garantie Du Gouvernement''.
Very good condition with nice age patina. Only a minimal chip on the rim of the glass above the words ''Made in France''.
Diameter lampshade: 21cm.
Height wall bracket 26.5cm.
Length = maximum distance from the wall: 83cm. This piece has an attribution mark,
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issues arising from misattribution,
European Plug (up to 250V).The wiring of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise. less