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Sconce
Bodington, John
(Silversmith)
Although their use is documented in the 15th century, sconces survive only from the 1660s. They were made in large numbers around 1700, but went out of fashion in the 1740s. These scones bear the arms of William Herbert (c.1665-1745), 2nd Marquess of Powis.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 50355
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Purchase, 17/6/1959
Measurements
Height
(cm): 31.8
Length
(cm): 24.4 (front to back)
Width
(cm): 17.5
Height
(in): 12 1/2
Length
(in): 9 5/8
Width
(in): 6 7/8
Material
Silver, Britannia standard
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