Sconce

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two identical wall-mounted sconces. Each sconce has a long, narrow, tapered back plate with a pointed top. The back plate features three cylindrical elements of different heights, bound by two crossed bands. A bird, resembling an eagle, with wings spread and facing left, perches on a short pedestal below the back plate. The sconce has a flat, ornate top holding three candle holders. Each candle holder has a curved arm and a teardrop-shaped ornament hanging below. The arms and ornaments are adorned with decorative elements. The entire piece appears to be made of metal, with a gray finish, possibly silver or pewter.